Florence Griffith Joyner, an Olympic runner and track and field star, died at the age of 38 on September 21, 1998. Griffith Joyner rose to fame during the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where she won three gold medals in track and field events – the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4×100-meter relay. Her world record performances in the 100-meter and 200-meter, with times of 10.49 seconds and 21.34 seconds respectively, still stand today. Her success in the Olympics earned her the nickname "Flo-Jo," and she is still considered one of the greatest athletes in history. After the Olympics, Griffith Joyner continued to compete, setting the world record in the 50-meter in 1988, and winning gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials in 1988 and 1992. Outside of her competitive career, Griffith Joyner was an advocate for fitness and healthy living, and was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995. Her legacy remains, as she was one of the first female athletes to advocate for equal pay for women in sport, and her record performances are still celebrated worldwide. She is survived by her husband, Al Joyner, their daughter, and a sister.