Florence Griffith Joyner (also known asFlo-Joe) is an American athlete. It is considered the fastest woman of all times according to her records set in 1988 (at 100 and 200 meters). In the late 1980s, the athlete became world famous for her athletic performance and achievements (three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics). In addition, the athlete stood out among the rest with her unique style.
На первенстве в Индианаполисе девушка шокировала all their extravagant outfit. Among other runners dressed in standard overalls, Griffith Joyner stood out very much in purple. However, this is not all. The jumpsuit covered only the right leg, while the left remained open. It is noteworthy that it was then that the athlete set her immortal world record. After such a defile, various proposals from large modeling agencies and advertising publishers began to arrive in Flo-Joe's overalls. The girl signed millions of contracts and was the face of many sports brands.
Biography
Florence Griffith Joyner was born on December 21, 1959years in Los Angeles (California, United States of America). The girl was athletic from a very young age. She attended California State University Northridge (CSUN), and after graduation she entered UCLA University in Los Angeles. In her student years, Florence Griffith began athletics. She trained under the guidance of Bob Kearsey. In the first year of college, the team won the national student championship. After graduating from university, she received a diploma in psychology
The Mystery of Florence Griffith Joyner
World records, which set Flo-Joe in1998, amazed the mind. It seemed that it was impossible for the human body to run 100 meters in 10.49 seconds. The result was truly amazing and phenomenal.
Many sports communities have begun to suspectAmerican athlete in doping use. In turn, the athlete has always stated that she had never used anabolic steroids and similar drugs. At the same time, multiple doping controls have refuted all speculation. Suspicions about the use of illicit drugs were caused by the fact that the athlete's husband, Al Joyner, a famous American jumper, was once convicted of doping.
Immortal record
Already almost three generations of athletes withsince the time of Florence Griffith Joyner, however, no one came close to its fantastic results. American athlete is considered one of the most mystical athletes, which demonstrates the critical abilities of the female body to the whole world. Probably, her records will remain immortal for the next century, or even two.
Cause of death Florence Griffith Joyner
September 21, 1998 Griffith Joyner died indream at home at Canyon Crest in California. She was only 38 years old. The death of an outstanding athlete caused a crazy public outcry. No one could understand the causes and prerequisites of such an end. Griffith Joyner decided to solve the death of a local sheriff-coroner (an official who specifically investigates deaths that have unusual circumstances or occurred suddenly), who made his verdict on September 22. It turns out that the cause of death was suffocation, which overtook the girl during an epileptic seizure. During the autopsy, Griffith Joyner also discovered a cavernous hemangioma (congenital anomaly of the choroid), which caused frequent seizures. According to the testimony of the family doctor, Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner suffered tonic-clonic seizures in 1990, and from 1993 to 1994 she was treated for seizures.
According to the testimony of the sheriff-coroner,acetominophen (paracetamol) and Benadril antiallergic pills were the only Olympic champion medications. These medicines are usually sold over the counter. In the city of Mission Viejo, a separate park was built in honor of Florence Griffith Joyner.
