Sprinters Jackson, Thompson-Herah, others catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed world records

Florence Griffith Joyner set the women's 100-metre world record of 10.49 at the U.S. Olympic Trials, and the 200 mark of 21.34 later in 1988 on her way to an Olympic gold medal. The late sprinter's marks now appear within reach ahead of the Paris Games this summer.

Sprinters Jackson, Thompson-Herah, others catching up to Flo-Jo's hallowed world records
Composite photo of two Jamaican women's sprinters competing in a 200-metre during Diamond League action at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on Sept. 8, 2023.

Florence Griffith Joyner set the women's 100-metre world record of 10.49 at the U.S. Olympic Trials, and the 200 mark of 21.34 later in 1988 on her way to an Olympic gold medal. The late sprinter's marks now appear within reach ahead of the Paris Games this summer.