Griffith Joyner was in lane five, wearing a gold bracelet on each wrist and gold earrings. Flo-Jo's LA roots Florence Griffith Joyner was born in L.A. and grew up in Jordan Downs in Watts.

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.

Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as "Flo-Jo," died in her sleep on September 21, 1998. Known for her style — long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits — ...