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Biography. Al Joyner was a triple jumper who surprised the world by winning the 1984 Olympic gold medal. He had placed eighth at the 1983 World Championships, but upset Willie Banks at the Olympic Trials and came through in Los Angeles later in the summer.
Jul 28, 2021 · Florence Griffith Joyner's Olympic records could be broken in Tokyo, the late athlete's husband, Al Joyner, told the Associated Press. Sprinters have been chasing after the records set by...
Jan 19, 2023 · At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles California, Al Joyner won Triple Jump Gold, becoming the first African American to ever do so. Originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, Al Joyner is the older brother to Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who would also go on to become an Olympic legend in Track & Field.
Alfrederick Joyner (born January 19, 1960) is an American track and field coach and former athlete. He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. He is the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the triple jump. He was also the coach and husband of the late four-time Olympic medalist Florence Griffith Joyner and is the brother of six-time Olympic medalist ...
Jul 31, 2021 · Despite a headwind, a pandemic and an empty Olympic Stadium, Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah triumphed in the 100 meters, winning gold and taking down Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old...
Aug 3, 2021 · By Al Joyner. Aug. 2, 2021 6:29 PM PT. Joyner is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist. He lives in Carlsbad. As we feel hope about the end of COVID-19, this year’s Olympics has been greatly...
DATE OF BIRTH Tuesday, 19 January 1960. PLACE OF BIRTH East St.Louis, Illinois. INTERNATIONAL. U.S.A. Event (s) Triple Jump. Championship PerformancesOlympics: 1984 Gold Triple Jump. Worlds: 1983 8th triple jump. World Indoors: 1987 5th. triple jump. Back to Top More Pages. Al JOYNER - U.S.A. - Triple Jump Gold medal at 1984 Olympic Games.
