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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Florence-Griffith-JoynerFlorence Griffith Joyner | Biography, Medals, & Facts |...

    Jun 13, 2024 · 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 200 metres (21.34 seconds) that have stood since 1988.

  2. apnews.com › article › olympics-2024-flojo-records-8b1b7f8cf40Sprinters catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed 100, 200 world records...

    Jun 11, 2024 · The aura and world records of late sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner hover over track to this day. Known for her long and colorful nails, flashy outfits and her cool “Flo-Jo” nickname, she had a magical run in 1988.

  3. www.nine.com.au › sport › olympicsOlympics: US sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner's gold medal wins...

    Jun 12, 2024 · Watch the video at the top of the page to see Florence Griffith-Joyner's staggering 100m win at the Seoul 1988 Olympics! Four days after dominating the 100m, she won another gold medal in the 200m, charging to victory in 21.34 (+1.3 wind) and setting a world record that also remains 35 years on.

  4. thegrio.com › 2024/06/13 › sprinters-catching-up-to-flo-josSprinters catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed 100, 200 world ... -...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Florence Griffith Joyner set the 100 mark of 10.49 at the U.S. Olympic Trials and the 200 mark of 21.34 on her way to an '88 gold medal.

  5. abcnews.go.com › Sports › wireStorySprinters catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed 100, 200 world records...

    Jun 10, 2024 · Once again, the hallowed women’s sprint records held by the late Florence Griffith Joyner – 10.49 in the 100 and 21.34 in the 200 – appear to be in jeopardy.(AP Photo/David Phillip, File)

  6. www.cbssports.com › olympics › news2024 Paris Olympics: Can the controversial women's 100-meter...

    Jun 21, 2024 · The women's 100-meter world record of 10.49 seconds set by Florence Griffith-Joyner has stood since 1988.

  7. hosted.ap.org › republicanherald › articleSprinters catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed 100, 200 world records...

    Jun 11, 2024 · Griffith Joyner's 100 record came on a breezy day in Indianapolis, but officials deemed it a legal wind. She eclipsed the mark of Evelyn Ashford, who ran 10.76 in 1984. Since then, few have come close to touching Flo-Jo's mark.

  8. www.sportskeeda.com › us › olympicsTop five American Female track and field athletes of all time ft...

    Jul 5, 2024 · Florence Griffith-Joyner qualified for her first Olympics in 1980, but was unable to attend due to the American boycott. Four years later, she ran the 200m at the Los Angeles Games, walking away ...

  9. themercury.com › news › nationalFlorence Griffith-Joyner holds the world record in 100m and 200m,...

    Jun 24, 2024 · Florence Griffith-Joyner holds the world record in 100m and 200m, set at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988.

  10. www.ctinsider.com › sports › articleSprinters catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed 100, 200 world records...

    Jun 11, 2024 · Once again, the hallowed women’s sprint records held by the late Florence Griffith Joyner – 10.49 in the 100 and 21.34 in the 200 – appear to be in jeopardy. David J. Phillip/AP For generations of sprinters in the women’s 100 meters, 10.49 seconds is the world record they've been chasing since 1988.