When Did Jackie Joyner-Kersee Get Diagnosed With Asthma?

When Did Jackie Joyner-Kersee Get Diagnosed With Asthma? In 1993, Joyner-Kersee suffered an asthma attack she says almost killed her. She later described the attack as feeling like a pillow had been shoved over her face. When did Jackie Joyner-Kersee get asthma? Joyner-Kersee, 35, is exhibit number one that the disease can be controlled. Diagnosed