Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo Jo) was one of the most dominant and most controversial athletes in track and field history.
With unmatched world records in the 100 and 200 meters, Flo Jo is remembered as one of the most graceful and dominant athletes in her respective events, and although many have tried to match her times, nobody has ever gotten close.
With over 3 decades of superiority over her athletic counterparts, many have expressed frustration at just how "unrealistic" these times are. With a 10.49 in the 100 meters and a 21.34 in the 200 meters, Flo Jo's legacy is forever cemented into the minds of anyone that ever saw her run.
After her untimely death in 1998 due to an epileptic seizure in her sleep, an autopsy was performed in order to analyze any traces of illegal substances in her system. With zero evidence of illegal substances, many saw this as conclusive proof that Florence Griffith Joyner was clean, however many continue to question her performances.
Ultimately, there is no way of knowing exactly what happened, but there are many accounts of continued drug testing throughout the 1980s that showcase Flo Jo never failing a single drug test.
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