FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER "FLO JO" Inspirational Track & Field Stars by Shizuka Photo courtesy of Todd Buchanan toddbuchanan.com QUOTE When you are trying to go fast, you are fighting against your body instead of letting go. ...Florence Griffith Joyner GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT The "World's Fastest Woman" - World Record Holder in 100m and 200m Shizuka, with medal WHAT INSPIRED ME Her beauty and own style, also she was a "straight-A" student in school. FACTS Florence Griffith Joyner was born on Dec 21, 1959 in Los Angeles, California. She passed away September 21, 1998 in Mission Viejo, California Flo Jo Drawing by Tim, age 8 LINKS: Shizuka's Column Flo Jo - USATF Hall of Fame EDITOR'S NOTE Shizuka will be highlighting her favorite track stars with quotes, greatest accomplishments, inspiration, and facts. If you would also like to do one of these pages, please keep it short and send info to KR, PO Box 209, Fiskdale, MA 01518 If are 13 years or older (or under the age of 13 and have a PIN) you may email your story to goodrow@infionline.net Privacy Policy of Kids Running