Flo Jo: The Fastest Woman in History Florence Griffith Joyner, known as Flo Jo, remains one of the most electrifying figures in track and field. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, she stunned the world by winning three gold medals (100m, 200m, 4x100m relay) and a silver (4x400m relay). Her 100m world record of 10.49 seconds and 200m record of 21.34 seconds still stand today, making her the fastest woman in history. Beyond her speed, Flo Jo was a style icon, known for her one-legged racing suits, bold c

5.8K views · 72 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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