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Athlete
Florence Griffith Joyner
Famoose for
Setting the women’s 100m and 200m world records in 1988.
100m · 200m
- Born
- 21 December 1959
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, United States
- Died
- 21 September 1998
More people
Florence Griffith Joyner
Florence Griffith Joyner was an American sprinter whose speed and visual style made her a global sporting figure.
Early life
California
Grew up in Los Angeles.
College
Developed through collegiate athletics.
Career
- 1980s
International rise
Won Olympic silver before her peak season.
- 1988
Record season
Set sprint records and won three Olympic golds.
- 1989
Retirement
Left competitive athletics.
Achievements
100m
Ran 10.49 seconds at the US trials.
200m
Ran 21.34 seconds in Seoul.
Olympic medals
Won three golds and a silver.
Beyond athletics
Design
Created distinctive racing outfits.
Youth work
Supported children’s sporting and educational projects.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: All the photographs are in the public domain and may be credited "Courtesy Ronald Reagan Library.. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
