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Florence Griffith Joyner

track and field hurdle athlete

Born: Died: American

Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete and the fastest woman ever recorded, setting world records in the 100m and 200m in 1988. She was married to Al Joyner, a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the triple jump. He was also her coach and husband during her success as a four-time Olympic medalist. During the late 1980s, she became a popular figure due to both her record-setting athleticism and eclectic personal style.

Griffith Joyner was born and raised in California. She was athletic from a young age and began running at track meets as a child. While attending California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), she continued to compete in track and field. While still in college, she qualified for the 100 m 1980 Olympics but did not compete due to the U.S. boycott. She made her Olympic debut four years later, winning a silver medal in the 200-meter distance at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. At the 1988 U.S. Olympic trials, Griffith set a new world record in the 100-meter sprint.

Notable For

American track and field hurdle athlete

Florence Griffith Joyner's Historical Timeline

  1. Florence Griffith Joyner is born

    Florence Griffith Joyner, American track and field hurdle athlete, known for american track and field hurdle athlete, was born on 1959-12-21.

  2. American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins the women's 100m in an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds, beating teammate

    American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins the women's 100m in an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds, beating teammate Evelyn Ashford by 0.29 seconds; first leg of the sprint double at the Seoul Games

  3. Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the v

    Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the victorious US 4 x 100 m relay team

Associated Historical Events

birth

Florence Griffith Joyner is born

Florence Griffith Joyner, American track and field hurdle athlete, known for american track and field hurdle athlete, was born on 1959-12-21.

American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins the women's 100m in an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds, beating teammate

American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins the women's 100m in an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds, beating teammate Evelyn Ashford by 0.29 seconds; first leg of the sprint double at the Seoul Games

Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the v

Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the victorious US 4 x 100 m relay team

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florence Griffith Joyner born?
Florence Griffith Joyner was born on 1959-12-21 (American).
What is Florence Griffith Joyner known for?
American track and field hurdle athlete
What historical events involved Florence Griffith Joyner?
Florence Griffith Joyner was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Florence Griffith Joyner is born, American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins the women's 100m in an Olympic record of 10.54 seconds, beating teammate, Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the v.
When did Florence Griffith Joyner die?
Florence Griffith Joyner died on 1998-01-01.

Related Years

19591988