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Florence Griffith JoynerHISTORICAL FIGURES
Florence Griffith Joyner
Olympian

Florence Griffith Joyner, known simply as "Flo-Jo," was an American athlete, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 100 and 200 meter dash.
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Biography
  One of the most memorable moments of the 20th century was when Florence Griffith Joyner became an Olympic track and field champion during the 1988 Seoul games. It was then that the phenomenon known as "Flo Jo" emerged. With her flashy one-legged running outfits, long hair, and brightly painted fingernails, she captured four medals and the attention of the world with her speed, grace, and charm. READ MORE >>  
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  "People don't pay much attention to you when you are second best. I wanted to see what it felt like to be number one."  
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