Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.
Vor 25 Jahren starb Florence Griffith-Joyner im Alter von nur 38 Jahren. Ihre Weltrekorde über 100 und 200 Meter haben noch heute Bestand – doch größer als ihr sportliches Vermächtnis sind die Kontroversen, die die Leichtathletin ausgelöst hat.
Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States running to win the gold medal in the Women's 100 metres final event during the XXIV Summer Olympic Games on 25 September 1988 at the Seoul Olympic...
Olympic gold medallist Florence Griffith-Joyner during a training run on 1st February 1988 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Olympic gold medallist Florence Griffith-Joyner during a training run on 1st February 1988 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Florence Griffith Joyner poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, California.
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer, readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner--and how she persisted. Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner "A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams. " -- School Library Journal Title: Florence Griffith Joyner (She Persisted) Author: Williams-Garcia, Rita Publisher: Philomel Books Category: Children Nonfiction Subject: Biography & Autobiography Binding: Hardcover Reading Age: 6 - 9 years No. Of Pages: 80 pages Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0593115954 Amazon Price: £11.81
Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.
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Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.
Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.
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Born Florence Delorez Griffith on December 21, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, Florence Griffith Joyner was the seventh of 11 children. Joyner and her siblings were raised primarily by their mother in the impoverished Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. She began competitive sprinting at the … Read MoreFlorence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998)
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Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.
Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.
Florence Griffith Joyner poses for a portrait in 1988.
Long before athleisure, there was Florence Griffith Joyner, who blazed colorful trails in fashion as she left competitors in the dust.
American track and field star, Florence Griffith Joyner, photographed for the September 1988 Madame Figaro in New York City.
American sprint star Florence Griffith-Joyner jumps in her husband's arms Al Joyner, after winning the Women's 200 m final at Seoul Olympic Stadium 29 September 1988. The American sprinter who own's...
