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Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner (born Florence Delorez Griffith; December 21, 1959 – September 21, 1998), also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete and the fastest woman ever recorded.
Mar 6, 2024 · Florence Joyner, or “Flo Jo,” was an Olympic gold medalist sprinter who set world records in the 100- and 200-meter events and brought style to the track with form-fitting bodysuits and...
Mar 8, 2022 · One misconception about Florence Griffith-Joyner is that she came out of the blue in her electrifying 1988 season. In fact, she finished fourth in the 200 meters in the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki in 1983. She captured the silver medal the following summer at the LA Olympics, where future husband Al Joyner won the triple jump.
Jun 11, 2013 · 📺 Watch all the #Paris2024 action LIVE! ️ https://go.olympics.com/watch Florence Griffith Joyner - USA - Athletics - 100m & 200m - Seoul 1988 Olympic Game...
3 days ago · Florence Griffith Joyner (born December 21, 1959, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died September 21, 1998, Mission Viejo, California) was an American sprinter who set world records in the 100 metres (10.49 seconds) and 200 metres (21.34 seconds) that have stood since 1988.
After marrying 1984 triple jump Olympic champion Al Joyner, she changed her name to Florence Griffith Joyner and eventually picked up the nickname "Flojo." 100m in 10.49. On 16 July 1988, at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Griffith Joyner achieved a stunning breakthrough when she ran the 100m in 10.49 seconds, obliterating Evelyn Ashford's record of ...
Sep 21, 2023 · Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.
