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 ...

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Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah cemented her legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all-time Saturday morning. Thompson-Herah, crossed the finish line in 10.61 seconds, breaking Florence Griffith ...

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... Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' ...

Known for her style — long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits — Florence Griffith Joyner was also celebrated for being the fastest woman to run the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints.

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 ...

Florence Griffith Joyner set the 100 mark of 10.49 at the U.S. Olympic Trials and the 200 mark of 21.34 on her way to a gold medal at the Seoul Olympics. For generations of sprinters in the women’s ...