Florence Griffith Joyner
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Florence Griffith Joyner Net Worth

Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete born on December 21, 1959 in Los Angeles, CA. She is best known for setting world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints, and for winning three gold medals and two silver medals at the 1988 Olympics. Flo-Jo's incredible achievements have made her a legendary figure in the world of track and field.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 21, 1959
Birth Place Los Angeles, CA
Age 61 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 21, 1998 (age 38)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

American track and field athlete best known for setting the world records for both the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints. She won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics, as well as two silver medals. Fans occasionally refer to her as Flo-Jo. 

Before Fame

She had to drop out of college and become a bank Teller when financial troubles embroiled her family.

Trivia

After setting a trial world record at the 1988 Olympics, rumors began to circulate that she was using performance enhancing drugs, but numerous tests disproved these claims.

Family Life

She was briefly engaged to Olympic Hurdler Greg Foster. She had a daughter, Mary Ruth, with her husband Al Joyner.

Associated With

She and diver Greg Louganis were two of the stars at the 1988 Olympics.

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About the author

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