Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner died in 1998

September 22

On September 21, 1998, olympic sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner suddenly passed away at the age of 38. 

Florence Griffith-Joyner was an Olympic sprinter who became known as “Flo-Jo” for her athletic talent. During her professional career, “Flo-Jo” earned five Olympic medals, including three gold medals and two silver medals.

Florence Griffith-Joyner died in her sleep in 1998.


Sources

BBC. (n.d.). London 2012: The real florence griffith-joyner. BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/17587186 

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