Flo-Jo - the American Sprinter with Hollywood Style
American sprint legend Florence Griffith-Joyner is remembered by her husband and coach Al Joyner. He describes her 100m and 200m medal wins at Seoul in 1988.
At the Seoul Olympics in 1988, the American sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner was the first American woman to win four medals in a single games - golds for the 100m, the 200m and the women's 4脳100m relay, and a silver for the women's 4脳400m relay. She achieved world records in both her 100m and 200m which still stand to this day.
Flo-Jo, as she was nicknamed, was also famous for her flamboyant nails and unique dress sense.
In a rare interview, Flo-Jo's husband Al Joyner, remembers her achievements and premature death in 1998.
This programme broadcast in June 2012.
Picture: Florence Griffith-Joyner, Credit: Getty Images Sport.
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When Flo-Jo won gold: 'She just made it look so easy'
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- Sat 23 Jun 2012 09:50GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
- Mon 25 Jun 2012 01:50GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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