At a meet in Santa Barbara, Joyner-Kersee sets another heptathlon world record with 7,158 points.
On September 14, 1986, Jackie Joyner-Kersee surpassed her own world record for the heptathlon by scoring 7,158 points at a competition in Santa Barbara, California. This achievement marked her second world record that year, demonstrating her exceptional abilities and consistency in the sport. This boundary-pushing performance further solidified her position as an elite athlete and placed her at the forefront of women's athletics, pushing the limits of what was considered achievable in the heptathlon.