By then known to the world as "Flo-Jo", Griffith Joyner was the big favorite for the titles in the sprint events at the 1988 Summer Olympics. In the 100-meter final, she ran a 10.54, beating …

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.

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 …

At Seoul in 1988, she won three gold medals (100, 200, 4x100) and one silver (4x400), setting a world record in the 200. It was Flo-Jo's golden moment and it will be tough to repeat. She won …

She caught the world's eye with her flashy outfits and extreme nails, but she kept their attention with her speed. Florence Griffith Joyner was golden at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, setting...

Apr 26, 2024 · 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 …

Sep 2, 2024 · This remarkable achievement earned her the title of the “fastest woman of all time.” Flo Jo’s dominance continued at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where she won three gold medals …

Jul 11, 2021 · Flo-Jo went on to win three gold medals, in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m. She also won a bronze medal as part of the 4x400m relay. In 1989, Griffith-Joyner retired from track …

Sep 28, 1998 · the silver medal in the 200 meters at the boycott-thinned 1984 Olympics into the fastest woman in history. She ran the 100 in 10.49 seconds in a heat at that year's U.S. …

Sep 8, 2000 · For the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul her nails were painted patriotic red, white and blue, with gold to symbolise her dream. She won three gold medals - for the 100 metres …