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Florence Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on September 21, 1998 at the age of 38.] Florence Griffith Joyner made sports history in 1988 when she became the first American woman to win four medals in a single Olympic Games, with three golds and a silver. In doing so, she set world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter track events, earning her the title “World’s Fastest Woman.” As the world watched, Flo-Jo changed the image of female track athletes with her custom-designed running outfits and Florence Griffith Joyner, Flo Jo, Wilma Rudolph, Ben Johnson, Track And Field Athlete, Gone Too Soon, Indiana Pacers, Gone But Not Forgotten, The Olympics

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Florence Griffith Joyner brought glamour and record speed to women’s track and field, becoming as well known for her long, painted nails as her sports abilities.

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TheGrio - REMEMBER FLO-JO! On December 21, 1959, Florence Griffith Joyner was born. She is considered the fastest woman of all time based on the fact that the world records she set in 1988 for both…

REMEMBER FLO-JO! On December 21, 1959, Florence Griffith Joyner was born. She is considered the fastest woman of all time based on the fact that the...

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Known as the “world’s fastest woman,” Florence Griffith Joyner (AKA “Flo Jo”) was 1 of 11 children in the project homes of LA. Joyner had to drop out of college to support her family but her coach, recognizing her potential, was able to find her financial aid to continue. She was known for her incredible speed. Her 1988 Olympic records for the 100 & 200 meter still stand today. Read about her Olympic predecessors here: www.womenshistory.org National Women's History Museum #NWHM #WomensHistory Florence Griffith Joyner, Flo Jo, American Athletes, Track And Field Athlete, Vintage Black Glamour, Sport Icon, Olympic Sports, Sports Figures, Track Field

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Known as the “world’s fastest woman,” Florence Griffith Joyner (AKA “Flo Jo”) was 1 of 11 children in the project homes of LA. Joyner had to drop out of college to support her family but her coach, recognizing her potential, was able to find her financial aid to continue. She was known for her incredible speed. Her 1988 Olympic records for the 100 & 200 meter still stand today. Read about her Olympic predecessors here: www.womenshistory.org National Women's History Museum #NWHM…

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The Fastest Woman in the World Was the Most Fashionable, Too: Flo-Jo’s Olympics Style

Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.

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Flo Jo didn’t just lay the blueprint for fellow athletes such as Serena Williams. You can make a solid case she influenced the likes of Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé.

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