Florence “Flo-Jo” Griffith Joyner was a decorated American Olympian, track and field star and style icon. Joyner’s influence on and off the field continues to inspire athletes even decades after her ...

Uncrowned is a new destination for all things MMA, boxing, wrestling, and more, featuring Ariel Helwani. Her untimely passing in 1998 left the world in shock, but her legacy as a trailblazing athlete, ...

The track and field icon, a childhood hero of Haddish’s, was known for her unique tracksuits and long, stylish fingernails. Actress-comedienne Tiffany Haddish is set to star in and produce a Game1 ...

For generations of sprinters in the women’s 100 meters, 10.49 seconds is the world record they’ve been chasing since 1988. For Al Joyner, it’s a time he sees everywhere he looks. Like the other day ...

Florence Griffith-Joyner is one of the most dynamic athletes of our time. Her domination on the track is a legend that very few modern sprinters can live up to. It wasn’t just that she was the fastest ...

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. This is FTW Explains: The Olympics. One of the greatest American Olympic women's track and ...

Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah cemented her legacy as one of the greatest sprinters of all-time Saturday morning. Thompson-Herah, crossed the finish line in 10.61 seconds, breaking Florence Griffith ...

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... Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' ...

Olympic legend Florence Griffith Joyner was one of the most glamourous athletes of all time. She was known as "Flo-Jo" because she exuded style along with strength. She won three gold medals at ...

Dina Asher-Smith believes Florence Griffith Joyner’s 34-year-old 100 metres world record is under threat. The 26-year-old feels the record can fall as technology progresses in the sport. The world ...

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