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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 fastest ...

For generations of sprinters in the women’s 100 meters, 10.49 seconds is the world record they’ve been chasing since 1988. For Al Joyner, it’s a time he sees everywhere he looks. Like the other day ...

Dina Asher-Smith believes Florence Griffith Joyner's 34-year-old 100 metres world record is under threat. The 26-year-old feels the record can fall as technology progresses in the sport. The world ...

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 remains ...

Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah broke Florence Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympic record in the women's 100 meters. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

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