Florence Griffith-Joyner

1986: Florence Griffith poses for a picture.

World and Olympic athletics champion Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States (1959 - 1998) poses for a portrait on 5th April 1988 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images)

Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States wearing the hooded speed skating body suit prepares to run in the Women's 200 metres final event at the 2nd IAAF World Athletics Championships on 3 September 1987 at the Stadio Olimpico Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy.(Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images)

Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States holds her medals for winning gold in the Women's 100, 200 and 4x100 metres relay and silver for the 200mt during the XXIV Summer Olympic Games on 25 September 1988 at the Seoul Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images)

23 Jul 1988: Florence Griffith-Joyner runs down the track during the Olympic Trials.

23 Jul 1988: Florence Griffith-Joyner of the USA ready in her starting blocks for the 100 Metres event at the US Olympic Trials, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy/Allsport

1988: Florence Griffith-Joyner trains for her next race. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy /Allsport