Florence Griffith Joyner

Florence delorez griffith joyner[4] (née griffith; Jul 15, 2024florence griffith joyner held the olympic record for the 100 and 200-meter dashes for more than three decades. 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.

Mar 6, 2024florence joyner, known widely as “flo jo,” was born florence delorez griffith on december 21, 1959, in los angeles. Joyner began running at age 7, and her gift for speed soon. In 1988, joyner was named the associated press female athlete of the year and the united states olympian committee sportswoman of the year.

Sep 21, 2023olympic gold medalist florence "flo-jo" griffith joyner died in her sleep on sept. Learn about florence griffith joyner, an olympic gold medalist in track and field. Sep 2, 2024beyond her athletic prowess, florence griffith joyner was known for her charisma and sense of style.

Olympic trials, griffith joyner achieved a stunning breakthrough when she ran the 100m in 10.49 seconds, obliterating evelyn ashford's record of 10.79. She married al joyner on october 10, 1987.