On what would be her 59th birthday, today we proudly remember USA Track & Field legend Flo-Jo. To this day, Florence Griffith Joyner still holds world records in the 100m & 200m. She captured three gold medals, plus one silver at the #Seoul1988 Games alone. | Team USA

Florence Griffith Joyner was known as the fastest woman on Earth. In 1988 "Flo-Jo" set world records for the 100m and 200m events that still stand to this day. #BecauseOfHerStory Learn more stories about women who changed the world at the Smithsonian Institution's Women's History website: womenshistory.si.edu | Smithsonian Channel

Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner (born Florence Delorez Griffith;...

16 juillet 1988, à Indianapolis, Florence Griffith-Joyner entre dans la légende en courant le 100 mètres en 10 secondes 49, un record du monde qui tient encore aujourd’hui, plus de 35 ans plus tard. Surnommée “Flo-Jo”, l’Américaine impressionne le monde par sa vitesse fulgurante, son style flamboyant et sa grâce sur la piste. Ce chrono, établi lors des sélections olympiques américaines, reste l’un des plus incroyables et controversés à la fois. En effet, de nombreux experts ont remis en question

Born on this day in 1959, Florence Griffith Joyner remains the fastest woman in history. Her 1988 world records — 10.49 in the 100 meters and 21.34 in the 200 — still stand more than three decades later. Flo‑Jo died in 1998 at age 38 after an epileptic seizure linked to a congenital brain condition. Her speed, style and legacy continue to inspire athletes around the world. #FlorenceGriffithJoyner #FloJo #TrackAndField #FastestWomanEver #OnThisDay #SportsHistory #Legend | Unheard Voices Magazine