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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.
Jun 27, 2020 · The Tragic Death of Olympic Sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner. by John Moriello. Published on June 27, 2020 9:21 am. 3 min read. Share: Follow Us. Shortly after Olympic hero Florence Griffith-Joyner died unexpectedly at the age of 38, Bill Clinton commented on the 1998 tradegy.
Mar 6, 2024 · 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...
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...
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.
Feb 28, 2023 · Now in full Flo-Jo mode, Griffith Joyner was the darling of the Seoul Olympic Games, claiming three gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4×100-meter relay. Her winning time of 21.34 in the 200m set another world record by an incredible margin.
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.
Athlete Info. Event: Outdoor Track & Field. Agent: N/A. Follow Me. Athlete Profile. The nickname "Flo-Jo" has come to denote blazing speed, grace, flair and awesome talent. "Flo-Jo" is, of course, Florence Griffith Joyner, who was to the 1988 Olympic games what Wilma Rudolph was to the 1960 Rome Games.
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, 1998 · Track-and-field star Florence Griffith-Joyner died today of a heart seizure at the age of 38. Her flamboyant style, self-designed running costumes, and long fingernails became her hallmark when...
