Athletes From Illinois

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Illinois has produced a number of Athletes who have made it big. These include Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Delilah DiCrescenzo, Bob Richards, Betty Robinson, Greg Foster and others.
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Greg Foster
(Former Hurdler as Winner of Three Consecutive 110 Meters Hurdles Titles)
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Birthdate: August 4, 1958
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: February 19, 2023
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Delilah DiCrescenzo
(American Distance Runner)
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Birthdate: February 7, 1983
Sun Sign: Aquarius

Delilah DiCrescenzo is an American track and field athlete who competes in the 3000 meters steeplechase. She helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Americas Cross Country Championships in 2009. Delilah DiCrescenzo is the subject of a hit song titled Hey There Delilah by the popular American rock band Plain White T's.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(One of the Greatest Female Athletes of All-Time)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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Birthdate: March 3, 1962
Sun Sign: Pisces

The first to score over 7,000 points in the heptathlon, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered by many as one of the greatest female athletes ever. While in school, she excelled in sports such as volleyball, basketball, and track, and also did well in studies. She later won three Olympic golds medals.

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Betty Robinson
(American Athlete and Winner of the First Olympic 100 Metres for Women)
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Birthdate: August 23, 1911
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: May 18, 1999
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Bob Richards
(American Athlete and Politician)
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Birthdate: February 20, 1926
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Seun Adigun
(Hurdler, founded the Nigerian bobsled team)
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Birthdate: January 3, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Ira Murchison
(Athlete)
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Birthdate: February 6, 1933
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 28, 1994