The Heptathlon is a track and field event consisting of seven different competitions: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m, long jump, javelin throw, and 800m. While there are many Black athletes who have excelled in individual events within the Heptathlon, one notable figure is Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time, Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a trailblazer in the world of track and field. She set the world record in the Heptathlon in 1988 with a score of 7,291 points, a record that still stands today. Joyner-Kersee won three Olympic gold medals in the Heptathlon and one in the long jump, showcasing her incredible versatility and talent across multiple events.

Joyner-Kersee's achievements in the Heptathlon have inspired generations of Black athletes and have solidified her legacy as one of the most dominant athletes in the history of the sport. Her impact on the world of track and field, especially in the Heptathlon, continues to be felt to this day.