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

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ The Fastest Woman in the World! 🏅 Florence Griffith Joyner was a track and field star in the 80s, winning multiple gold medals and still holds the unbeatable women's 100m and 200m records! 💅 But how did this LA girl become such an olympic powerhouse? What was the deal with her flashy suit and nails? And most importantly, what happened to her after the 1988 Seoul Olympics? ☕ And YOU can run like FloJo at the Fresno Coffee Run! Sign up and learn more at ValleyPBS.org/CoffeeRun #Florence

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