Florence Griffith Joyner

1959 - 1998

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Biography

Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete who is considered one of the greatest female sprinters in history. Born on December 21, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, she became a sensation in the 1980s with her remarkable speed and style. Griffith Joyner won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, setting world records in the 100m and 200m sprints that still stand today.