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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. She set world records in 1988 for the 100 m and 200 m. During the late 1980s, she became a popular figure due to both her record-setting ...

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3. www.biography.com › athletes › florence-joynerFlorence Joyner: Biography, Flo Jo, Olympic Sprinter, Runner

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Learn about Florence Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, who set world records in the 100- and 200-meter events and won five Olympic medals. Discover her style, controversies, and death in this comprehensive biography.

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   Jun 27, 2020 · Florence Griffith-Joyner was a world-record holder and Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meters in 1988. She died in 1998 at 38 from a seizure caused by a brain abnormality, after facing suspicions of drug use and retiring from track.

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6. www.britannica.com › Florence-Griffith-JoynerFlorence Griffith Joyner | Biography, Medals, & Facts ...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · 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.

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7. www.npr.org › 2023/09/21 › 1200371618Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' Griffith ...

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   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.

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   When did Florence Griffith Joyner die?

   • Florence Griffith-Joyner celebrates with her gold medal after winning the Women's 100 meters final event during the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as "Flo-Jo," died in her sleep on September 21, 1998.

   Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' Griffith Joyner

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   Who is Florence Griffith-Joyner?

   • 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.

   The Tragic Death of Olympic Sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner

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   Who was Florence Joyner?

   • Florence Joyner, also known as “Flo Jo,” was an American sprinter and Olympic athlete. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, she won a silver medal in the 200-meter run. She later married fellow Olympian Al Joyner, the brother of famed athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee. In 1988, she set world records in the 100- and 200-meter events that still stand today.

   Florence Joyner: Biography, Flo Jo, Olympic Sprinter, Runner

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   Did Florence Griffith Joyner win a gold medal?

   • SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – SEPTEMBER 28: Florence Griffith Joyner of the USA walks with the American Flag as she celebrates setting a new Olympic record to win the gold medal in the Women’s 100 meters dash final during the 1988 Summer Olympic Games on September 28, 1988 in Seoul, Korea.

   Florence Griffith Joyner: The Life, Speed, and Style of Flo-Jo

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9. www.womensrunning.com › culture › peopleFlorence Griffith Joyner: The Life, Speed, and Style of Flo-Jo

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   Feb 28, 2023 · Learn about the life, speed and style of Flo-Jo, who set world records in the 100m and 200m that still stand today. Discover how she overcame humble beginnings, trained with Olympic champions and became a fashion icon.

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    Jun 11, 2013 · Griffith Joyner's records for 100m and 200m have yet to be broken. At the Games in Seoul, she ran in both relays, winning a third gold medal in the 4x100m and a silver in the 4x400m. In 1998...

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