Florence griffith biography
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Florence Griffith Joyner
American track and field hurdle athlete (1959–1998)
Florence Griffith Joyner | |
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Griffith Joyner in 1988 | |
| In office 1993–1998 Serving with Tom McMillen[1] | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Arnold Schwarzenegger (as chairman) |
| Succeeded by | Lee Haney (as chair) |
| Born | Florence Delorez Griffith[2] (1959-12-21)December 21, 1959[3] Los Angeles, California, U.S.[3] |
| Died | September 21, 1998(1998-09-21) (aged 38)[3] Mission Viejo, California, U.S.[3] |
| Resting place | El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, California, U.S. |
| Sports career | |
| Nickname | Flo-Jo[3] |
| National team | United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[3] |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg)[3] |
| Event(s) | 100 meters, 200 meters |
| Club | Tiger World Class Athletic Club West Coast Athletic Club |
| Retired | 1989 |
| Personal bests | 10
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