Aired Saturday 13 July, 3:30am - 4:00amon BBC ONE London HD

Influential with Katty Kay

Series 2: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Katty Kay talks to Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who has held the Olympic record for women's long jump and heptathlon for nearly 40 years. The pair discuss Joyner-Kersee's early beginnings, her rise to Olympic success and what inspired her to return to her hometown and support the children of her community.

Cast and crew
  • Katty KayHost
  • Jackie Joyner-KerseeGuest