#FlorenceJoyner

[usnatarchives]

Flo-Jo For the Win! ⚡

Born in 1959, Florence Griffith Joyner's remarkable talent became evident early in her life. Known also as Flo Jo, she began her athletics career in high school, and her natural speed and determination led her to compete in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where she won a silver medal in the 200 meters.

However, it was the 1988 Seoul Olympics where Florence truly made history. She set world records in both the 100 meters (10.49 seconds) and the 200 meters (21.34 seconds) that have yet to be broken. Her iconic style, featuring one-legged bodysuits and colorful, long fingernails, made her a fashion icon as well as a sports legend.

Florence Griffith Joyner's story is a testament to the power of determination, hard work, and self-expression. Her incredible achievements on the track and her unique personal style have left an enduring impact on the world of sports.

#FloJo #FlorenceJoyner #FemaleAthletes #AllAmerican #Sports #TrackandField #Running #Olympics #History #Herstory #Records

[blackpinups]

She was definitely my favorite female athlete growing up. #flojo #florencejoyner #athlete #sprinter #olympicwinner #blackhistory #florencejoynergriffith https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuSRdYgdkQ/?igshid=1o1h02vdwxi3j

#flojo #florencejoyner #athlete #sprinter #olympicwinner #blackhistory #florencejoynergriffith

[ravenblanche]

Florence Griffith Joyner #blackhistorymonth #florencejoyner #ravenblanchestudio #ravenblanchestudiodesign #blackart #blackartist - - Do you like what you see? Check out my Etsy shop and I can create a custom portrait for you. https://etsy.me/3JWkeGb https://www.instagram.com/p/CZkDJiHJ_5d/?utm_medium=tumblr

#blackhistorymonth #florencejoyner #ravenblanchestudio #ravenblanchestudiodesign #blackart #blackartist

[msthang1971]

"The double Olympic champion 34-year-old #shellyannfraserpryce clocked a stunning 10.63sec in #Kingston, #Jamaica, to become the fastest female sprinter alive, replacing the American #CarmelitaJeter, who ran 10.64 in 2009. • Americans Track and Field Legend #FlorenceJoyner (RIP) record of 10.49 still remains undefeated." https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-7LCZtZq4aZj4TJndzNkOEBdYA-Y7Mc-MhVo0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#shellyannfraserpryce #kingston #jamaica #carmelitajeter #florencejoyner

[fabulizemag]

On Dec. 21, 1959 the fastest woman in the world was born. Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo was a celebrated and unmatched athlete. Not only was she known as the fastest woman in the world but her entire aesthetic was unapologetically Black Girl Magic. With her long, bright nails and choice of fashion, every Black girl was able to see a piece of themselves in her. Happy birthday, Flo-Jo! . . . . . #athlete #inspiringwomenrunners #flojoforever #melanin #unapologeticallyblack #runner #blackculture #blackgirlswhoblog #trackandfield #trustblackfemmes #marathonrunner #blackhistoryfacts #blackqueen #blackexcellence #flojo #florencejoyner #bossbabe #blackhistory365 #runninggirl #florencegriffithjoyner #africanamerican #blackisbeautiful #olympicrunner #blackmedia #blackfeminism #womanism #blerdgirl (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Wng0EFWoq/?igshid=axk32rbqn3jw

#athlete #inspiringwomenrunners #flojoforever #melanin #unapologeticallyblack #runner #blackculture #blackgirlswhoblog #trackandfield #trustblackfemmes #marathonrunner #blackhistoryfacts #blackqueen #blackexcellence #flojo #florencejoyner #bossbabe #blackhistory365 #runninggirl #florencegriffithjoyner #africanamerican #blackisbeautiful #olympicrunner #blackmedia #blackfeminism #womanism #blerdgirl

[ov-counselling-blog]

Nothing is going to be handed to you -- you have to make things happen. -Florence Griffith Joyner ---------------- #makethingshappen #florencejoyner #justdoit #hugs #makelifehappen #shithappens #makethemostoflife #lifepath #personaldevelopment #healthychoices #lifechoice #choicetochange #benefits #journey #lifejourney #livelife #okanagan #healthyliving #counselling #mentalhealth #ylw #yvr #kgh

#okanagan #kgh #yvr #journey #benefits #personaldevelopment #ylw #florencejoyner #choicetochange #lifepath #makethemostoflife #lifejourney #counselling #hugs #livelife #healthyliving #healthychoices #lifechoice #shithappens #mentalhealth #makelifehappen #makethingshappen #justdoit

[rene-rennie-olivierre]

Today marks 20 years since track and field legend Florence Joyner aka Flo-Jo passed away. She was and still is sorely missed by the world as she brought a lot of style and grace to the game of track and field. Rest in paradise #FloJo #FlorenceJoyner #RestInParadise #TrackAndField https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn--hp2Ai0bBsjxQ1k3ApvZrepD5v1sI-wLGo40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bcdfpieyseo8

#flojo #florencejoyner #restinparadise #trackandfield

[superstar-takeover]

Rip FLO Jo I miss your spirit I was a little baby when they took you! Rip Gma Mary. I wear Pink for Purpose

#pinkforapurpose #pinkforever #pink #flojo #florencejoyner #tracklife #trackstar #goldmedalist #olympicchampion #olympicprincess #undefeated