News about Florence Griffith Joyner, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

When talking about Black women athletes, Florence Griffith-Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, is one of the most legendary names in history. The five-time Olympic medalist and world record-holder ...

Sixteen years after she swept to three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Florence Griffith-Joyner remains the fastest woman ever.

Florence Griffith-Joyner's husband, Al Joyner, shared some never-seen pictures of the athlete on her daughter, Mary Joyner's 34th birthday.

Florence Griffith Joyner's two world records in 100m and 200m set in 1988 still stand unbroken. The late American sprinter was known for her incredible athleticism and her wide-ranging personal flair.

Florence Griffith-Joyner is one of the most dynamic athletes of our time. Her domination on the track is a legend that very few modern sprinters can live up to. It wasn’t just that she was the ...

Florence Griffith Joyner left a mark on the athletic world that has yet to be matched. Sadly, she won't be here to see when her world record is finally broken.

Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 1988 record time (10.49) in the Olympic trials still remains intact 36 years later.

Team Jamaica track and field star Shericka Jackson stands to challenge Griffith-Joyner for her 200m world record, which makes this year's Olympic track and field 200m event all the more exciting.

Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died 25 years ago on Sept. 21, 1998. The world records set by the sprinter from L.A. for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.

Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.