Florence Griffith Joyner
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Summary
Florence Griffith Joyner was born on December 21, 1959[1], in Los Angeles[2]. She died on September 21, 1998[3], in Mission Viejo[4]. She worked as a sprinter[5], athletics competitor[6], and athlete[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,899 views/month, #6,436 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1998[9]
- Place of burial: El Toro Memorial Park[10]
- Spouse: Al Joyner[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Educated at: California State University, Northridge[14], University of California, Los Angeles[15], Jordan High School[16]
- Award received: L'Équipe Champion of Champions[17], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Florence Griffith Joyner[20]
- Cause of death: epilepsy[21]
- Sport: athletics[22]
- Family name: Griffith[23]
- Given name: Florence[24]
- Official website: http://www.florencegriffithjoyner.com/[25]
- Described at URL: https://herlegacymatters.de/beruehmte-frauen/florence-griffith-joyner-rekordbrecherin-olympiasiegerin-stilikone-der-1980er/[26]
- Record held: 200 metres[27], 100 metres[28], Women's 100 metres world record progression[29]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[32], Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[33]
- Participant in: 1988 Summer Olympics[34], 1984 Summer Olympics[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Country for sport: United States[37]
- Name in native language: Florence Delorez Griffith[38]
- Number of children: 1[39]
- End of work period: 1988[40]
Why It Matters
Florence Griffith Joyner has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
She has been cited as an influence by Kellie Delka[43], a skeleton racer[44], b. 1987[45], of United States[46].
FAQs
Where was Florence Griffith Joyner born?
Florence Griffith Joyner was born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Florence Griffith Joyner die?
Florence Griffith Joyner passed away in Mission Viejo[4].
Who was Florence Griffith Joyner married to?
Florence Griffith Joyner's spouses include Al Joyner[11].
What did Florence Griffith Joyner do for work?
Florence Griffith Joyner worked as a sprinter[5], athletics competitor[6], and athlete[7].
Where did Florence Griffith Joyner go to school?
Florence Griffith Joyner was educated at California State University, Northridge[14], University of California, Los Angeles[15], and Jordan High School[16].
What awards did Florence Griffith Joyner receive?
Honors received include L'Équipe Champion of Champions[17] and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[18].
Who did Florence Griffith Joyner influence?
Florence Griffith Joyner has been cited as an influence by Kellie Delka[43].