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Florence Griffith-Joyner

38 years old
Female
Born Dec 21, 1959
Died Sep 21, 1998
United States

known as Flo-Jo(December 21, 1959 – September 21, 1998) was an American track and field athlete.

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She is best known for her media flamboyance and setting World Records in the 100 m and 200 m, which still stand as of 2007. However, her career was also dogged by allegations of drug use, which was speculated to have caused her premature death. She was the wife of track star Al Joyner and the sister-in-law of Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

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Fabio Aug 17, 2010

The world lost a wonderful woman and a fantastic athlete.

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