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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 ...
- 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- 126 lb (57 kg)
- 1988
- United States
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.
Jun 27, 2020 · Florence Griffith-Joyner was a legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100 and 200 meters at the 1988 Olympics. She died in 1998 at age 38 from a brain abnormality that caused seizures.
- John Moriello
- Staff Writer, Producer-Motorsports
Apr 19, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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.
Sep 22, 1998 · Florence Griffith Joyner, the three-time gold medalist at the 1988 Summer Olympics who revolutionized women's sprinting with her searing speed and flamboyant fashion sense, died yesterday at...
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