ST. LOUIS – The Women’s World Cup is going on right now, and the athletes are expected to win representing the United States.

Three-time gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke with FOX 2’s Tim Ezell about being in that position and how to block out the noise and pressure from the media and fans as St. Louis locals are preparing for the St. Jude Walk/Run Saturday, September, 9.


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Joyner-Kersee also shared the differences of athletes now having to deal with social media. The United States Women’s National team will be facing the Netherlands Wednesday and 8:00 p.m.