Florence Griffith Joyner was known as the fastest woman on Earth. In 1988 "Flo-Jo" set world records for the 100m and 200m events that still stand to this day. #BecauseOfHerStory Learn more stories about women who changed the world at the Smithsonian Institution's Women's History website: womenshistory.si.edu | Smithsonian Channel

On what would be her 59th birthday, today we proudly remember USA Track & Field legend Flo-Jo. To this day, Florence Griffith Joyner still holds world records in the 100m & 200m. She captured three gold medals, plus one silver at the #Seoul1988 Games alone. | Team USA

Flo Jo: The Fastest Woman in History Florence Griffith Joyner, known as Flo Jo, remains one of the most electrifying figures in track and field. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, she stunned the world by winning three gold medals (100m, 200m, 4x100m relay) and a silver (4x400m relay). Her 100m world record of 10.49 seconds and 200m record of 21.34 seconds still stand today, making her the fastest woman in history. Beyond her speed, Flo Jo was a style icon, known for her one-legged racing suits, bold c