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Joetta Clark Diggs' Book Signing Words Book Store Maplewood, NJ
Inspiration, Motivation in the form of Joetta Clark Diggs Coming to Book Signing in Maplewood. NJ Jan 26th 2 PM Sunday.
Inspiration, Motivation in the form of Joetta Clark Diggs Coming to Book Signing in Maplewood. NJ Jan 26th 2 PM Sunday
One of the great things about our town is the people who are great students who become great adults. A few years ago my daughter came home from her 7th grade class all excited because her teacher Johanna Wright invited Joetta Clark Diggs to speak to the kids. My daughter was a member of the South Orange NJ Jaquar Track Club and I will always thank Joetta Clark Diggs because my daughter was inspired by her presence and her words. Now my daughter is in her first year of college and just finished running her first collegiate track meet.
Consistency and Dedication Leads to Longevity Success and More in Life.
I know she will continue her track activities because according to ‘Joetta Clark Diggs profile - “Joetta Clark Diggs has been running for more than 28 consecutive years never missing an indoor or outdoor season, with her races being in the 800 meters and 1500 meters.” Because of her longevity, and consistency, she is considered by sports enthusiasts as “America’s most successful middle distance runner” ever. If you are a parent of any child who runs track, you know that her 28 year consecutive streak means never ending dedication and is a lesson in commitment to be the best you can be.
‘Joetta Clark Diggs is “ an Olympian in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000, she has competed in every outdoor USA Championships or Olympic Trials since 1979, winning five of the last eight. Indoors, she has been in the national championship race in 18 of the last 19 years. Clark Diggs has ranked among the top 10 Americans for 21 years now. Moreover, in 1997 at age 37, she was ranked number four in the world.
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Beyond Sports Joetta Clark Diggs is not just a runner.
Running, while a large part of her life, is not her whole life. She has used her talents and experiences in sports, marketing, consulting and public speaking to serve her community and country. So yes Joetta Clark Diggs is not just a runner. Here are just a few of the many activities she is and has been involved in:
- In June of 1997, she was appointed by a Governor as one of eight commissioners of the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority, where she is responsible for helping to ensure that the Meadowlands Sports Complex continues to serve as a national and international model for sports, racing entertainment and exposition industries.
- Joetta was chosen as Sports Illustrated Hometown Hero for her work with youth, and in 1998 she also received the Visa Humanitarian award for her involvement with children.
- In October of that year, Clark Diggs received the New Jersey Pioneer Women of the 90′s Award.
Joetta Clark Diggs is President of Joetta Sports & Beyond, LLC, is a highly sought-after motivational and inspiration speaker, and is the daughter of Jetta Clark and noted educator Dr. Joe Clark, the subject of the movie, ‘“Lean on Me’”. Joetta has continued to use her talents and unique experiences in sports, marketing, consulting and public speaking to provide services to her community, state and nation.
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Joetta’s “P” Principles For Success, Life Lessons Learned from Track & Field
You can learn more about Joetta at the links below and I urge you to come on out on Sunday as Joetta will sign her book, Joetta’s “P” Principles For Success, Life Lessons Learned from Track & Field, on Sunday, ,Jan. 26th at 2 PM at the WORDS book store located at: 179 Maplewood Ave in Maplewood, NJ.
About Joetta Clark Diggs
African American Legends: Joetta Clark Diggs
The Joetta Clark Diggs Book Trailer
Dr. M. Dianne Murphy Leaders for Life Program - Joetta Clark Diggs
