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  1. Feb 28, 2023 · Griffith-Joyner won gold medals in the 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay. Credit: Tony Du Learning How to Win. Griffith Joyner graduated from high school in 1978 and briefly attended Cal State Northridge, where she was part of Kersee’s national title-winning track program.

  2. Oct 26, 2007 · Florence Joyner is remembered not only for her speed but for her “one-legger” running suits, her long, brightly painted fingernails, and her large flowing hair. She was an athlete, fashion designer, spokesperson, writer, actress, as well as wife and mother.

  3. Year of Birth 1959. Olympic Results. Biography. Florence Griffith began racing when she was seven years old, but was forced to give up sport at nineteen in order to help support her family. Sprint coach Bob Kersee found her working as a bank teller and helped her enroll at U.C.L.A. Fingernails that can’t be missed.

  4. 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...

  5. May 8, 2018 · F lorence Griffith Joyner, known as "FloJo," was the fastest woman alive. She won three gold medals at the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea in 1988-in the 100- and 200-meter runs, and the 4 × 100 meter relay. Her world records for the 100 and 200 meters remain unbroken.

  6. Griffith Joyner captured three golds and one silver at the 1988 Games in Seoul, South Korea, setting an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds for the 100-metre dash and a world record of 21.34 seconds for the 200-metre dash. Instantly renowned as one of the greatest women athletes in history, Griffith Joyner was named Associated Press Female Athlete ...

  7. Mar 20, 2024 · Hall Of Fame Bio. Florence “FloJo” Griffith Joyner is one of the most decorated Olympic female sprinters in American history, winning three gold and two silver medals across two Olympic Games. The Los Angeles native began racing at age 7, but gave up sports at age 19 to support her family.

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