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Florence Griffith Joyner (Dec. 21, 1959-Sept. 21, 1998)
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the 100- and 200-meter runs
"Close your eyes and speak her stage name: Flo-Jo. An image forms in the mind. She's running
impossibly fast, drawing clear from others in the race while wearing a uniform that's the child of Nike
and Victoria's Secret. Her long nails rake the air in abrupt, efficient strokes, and her raven hair trails
behind her. At the finish, an expressionless face suddenly beams. It's a picture of speed and beauty
and joy, and, once witnessed, it's unforgettable."
—Tim Layden, Sports Illustrated, September 28, 1998
Photo by Manny Millan
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