Unforgettable Moments in American Sports History

With blistering speed and unmatched style, Florence Griffith Joyner—better known as Flo-Jo—left the world breathless at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Sporting bright nails and flamboyant one-legged suits, she smashed records in the 100m and 200m, earning three golds and a silver.

Her 200m time of 21.34 seconds still stands today. Flo-Jo wasn’t just dominant—she was dazzling, becoming a global sensation overnight. Her flair, combined with fierce competitiveness, transformed track and field into a theatrical experience.