GriffithJoyner

Florence Griffith Joyner, commonly known as Flo-Jo and sometimes referred to by the surname Griffith Joyner, was an American sprinter who specialized in the 100- and 200-meter events. Born December 14, 1959, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and is widely regarded as one of the greatest female sprinters in track and field history.

Griffith Joyner set world records in both the 100 meters and the 200 meters in 1988. Her 100-meter world record of 10.49 seconds and her 200-meter world record of 21.34 seconds stood for decades and remain the benchmark for women's sprinting. The same year, at the Seoul Olympics, she won three gold medals and a silver, cementing her status as a dominant force in sprinting.

She was known for a distinctive public persona and athletic style, including flamboyant racing outfits, which helped raise the profile of women’s athletics during that era. Her performances and records contributed to ongoing discussions about sprinting excellence and women's sport.

Griffith Joyner died on September 21, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 38. Her legacy endures in the sport, where her name is frequently cited in discussions of the greatest female sprinters of all time and in the record books for the enduring marks she set in 1988.