Griffith Joyner, Florence
1959-1998 · Contribution: 1988
Sprinter
Set world records in the 100m and 200m that still stand, while becoming a global style icon known as 'Flo-Jo'
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1959, Los Angeles, California
- Active since
- 1983
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- World-record sprinter and style icon known as 'Flo-Jo'
Impact on the world
Griffith Joyner set marks so far ahead of her time that they still stand, while making track and field a stage for personal expression and star power.
Sources
- Olympics.com (IOC)
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