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 was married to Al Joyner, a …

Jul 15, 2024 · Florence Griffith Joyner, or Flo Jo, was a sensation in the 1988 Olympics, winning three gold medals in track and field events. She died tragically at 38. Florence Griffith Joyner held the Olympic record for the 100 and 200-meter dashes for more than three decades.

Mar 6, 2024 · 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.

Dec 17, 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 …

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 · World and Olympic athletics champion Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States (1959 – 1998) being coached by her husband Olympic triple jump champion of 1984 Al Joyner on 4th April 1988 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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.

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. Even before the 1988 Olympics, Flo-Jo was a world record holder. Seoul merely confirmed her greatness.

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.

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.