Griffith-Joyner
Britishnoun
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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
Jackson’s time was second only to one of the most hallowed marks on the books — the 21.34 by Florence Griffith-Joyner at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 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
Only American legend Florence Griffith-Joyner had ever gone quicker than Thompson-Herah's winning 10.61 seconds.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 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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