Griffith-Joyner
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
She retained her 100 title in Tokyo with a 10.61 run that took the Olympic record from Florence Griffith-Joyner, whose 10.49 mark set in 1988 looked uncatchable until this season.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021
Moe, the surprise gold medalist, remembers Clinton gamely smiling through the cold to take a picture with him, while another member of the delegation, Florence Griffith-Joyner, kept complaining about the frigid air.
From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2021
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