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Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner [4] (born Florence Delorez Griffith; [2] 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.
- 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- 126 lb (57 kg)
- 1988
- United States
Jun 27, 2020 · Florence Griffith-Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was a world-record holder and Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meters. She died in 1998 at 38, after a career marred by drug suspicions and a congenital brain disorder.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Learn about Flo Jo, the American sprinter who set world records and won five Olympic medals in 1984 and 1988. Discover her style, her controversies, and her tragic death.
There will never be another athlete quite like Flo-Jo. Florence Griffith Joyner swept the women's 100m, 200m and 4x100 gold medals at the Olympic Summer Games Seoul 1988, and still holds the world records in both the 100 and 200 - records that have stood for some 30 years.
Sep 21, 2023 · Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as "Flo-Jo," died in her sleep on September 21, 1998. Known for her style — long painted nails and colorful one-legged running...
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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 her husband and sister-in-law, and inspired generations of athletes with her fashion and flair.
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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