Griffith-Joyner
Britishnoun
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Florence Griffith-Joyner ran her still-standing record 10.49 in the 100 meters in a prelim at the 1988 Olympic trials.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2022
Jamaican Shericka Jackson became the fastest woman alive over 200 metres on Thursday when she scorched to a dominant world title in 21.45 seconds, a time bettered only by American Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988.
From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2022
Two-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica was the favorite in the 100 and many thought she had a decent chance to break the 34-year-old record of 10.49 seconds held by Florence Griffith-Joyner.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2022
She ran the second-fast time in history, surging to victory in 21.53 seconds, just 0.19secs outside the world record set by Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2021
And in track and field in particular, American icon Florence Griffith-Joyner helped set a high bar of personal style among runners when she was setting world records in the 1980s.
From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2021
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