Florence Griffith Joyner
American track and field athlete
ποΈDecember 21, 1959 - September 21, 1998
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πBiography
Florence Griffith Joyner, 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 the world records she set in 1988 for both the 100m and 200m still stand.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Three gold medals at 1988 Seoul Olympics
- β¦World Record holder in 100m (10.49s)
- β¦World Record holder in 200m (21.34s)
π¬Famous Quotes
"I believe in the impossible.
"You're going to be surprised at how fast I can run.
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