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 …

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.

Feb 10, 2025 · 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 …

Jun 27, 2020 · The disgraced Canadian sprinter became the story of the rest of the meet, deflecting potential criticism away from Flo-Jo. Flo-Jo left Seoul with four medals, including a gold and a silver in relays, reports The Guardian .

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.

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.

Jul 31, 2021 · Now in full Flo-Jo mode, Griffith Joyner was the darling of the Seoul Olympic Games, claiming three gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4×100-meter relay. Her winning time of 21.34 in the 200m set another world record by an incredible margin.

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.

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 200 - records that have stood for some 30 years.

Jul 9, 2023 · Aged 14, Flo Jo won the Jesse Owens National Youth Games, triumphing a second time a year later. She went on to compete for Jordan High School. Griffith Joyner qualified for …