Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as "Flo-Jo," died in her sleep on September 21, 1998. Known for her style — long painted nails and colorful one-legged running suits — ...

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The nickname "Flo-Jo" has come to denote blazing speed, grace, flair and awesome talent. "Flo-Jo" is, of course, Florence Griffith Joyner, who was to the 1988 Olympic games what Wilma Rudolph was to ...