While Flo-Jo’s record has stood, the men’s record has been lowered about a dozen times since 1988 to where it stands today — 9.58 by Usain Bolt in 2009. And, of course, there is the specter ...

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson nearly eclipsed Flo-Jo’s 200 mark at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, last summer, finishing in a time of 21.41 seconds, the second-fastest ever.

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson nearly eclipsed Flo-Jo’s 200 mark at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, last summer, finishing in a time of 21.41 seconds, the second-fastest ever. Joyner ...

The current wave of speedsters -- many of whom weren’t even born when Flo-Jo commanded the stage -- keep creeping closer to the late sprinter’s hallowed world-record marks in the 100 (10.49 ...

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah, left, wins the 100 meters, as American track and field sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, second from left, also competes, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at the ...

While Flo-Jo's record has stood, the men's record has been lowered about a dozen times since 1988 to where it stands today — 9.58 by Usain Bolt in 2009.

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson nearly eclipsed Flo-Jo’s 200 mark at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, last summer, finishing in a time of 21.41 seconds, the second-fastest ever.

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson nearly eclipsed Flo-Jo’s 200 mark at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, last summer, finishing in a time of 21.41 seconds, the second-fastest ever.