Florence Griffith-Joyner

Florence Delorez Griffith-Joyner (December 21, 1959 – September 21, 1998), also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete. She is considered the "fastest woman of all time" based on the fact that she still holds the world record for both the 100 metres and 200 metres, both set in 1988 and never seriously challenged. She died of epilepsy in 1998 at the age of 38. Griffith was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in the Jordan... More

Date of birth:

  • Dec 21, 1959

Date of death:

  • Sep 21, 1998 (age 38 years)

Height:

  • 1.69 m (5.54 ft )

Also known as:

  • Florence Delorez Griffin

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  • Oct 10, 1987
  • Sep 21, 1998

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Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1988
  • Track and field
  • 1988
  • Running (sprint)
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Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Winners

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