Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Heptathlon Record in 1988

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee set the highest score in an Olympic heptathlon at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, achieving a record 7,291 points. This historic performance remains the highest score ever recorded in the event. Joyner-Kersee's achievement marked her fourth time breaking the world record in the heptathlon. Her individual performances included a 12.69-second 100-meter hurdles, a 1.86-meter high jump, a 15.80-meter shot put, a 22.56-second 200 meters, a 7.27-meter long jump, a 45.66-meter javelin throw, and a 2:08.51-minute 800 meters. Joyner-Kersee's dominance in the heptathlon was evident as she secured a significant margin of victory, finishing 394 points ahead of the runner-up, Sabine John. Her record-breaking performance showcased her exceptional all-around athleticism, earning her the gold medal and cementing her status as one of the greatest female athletes of her generation. The record has stood the test of time, with no other athlete surpassing her score since its establishment in 1988.