A biography of the noted sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics.

A biography emphasizing the running career of the Olympic gold medalist who set new records in the 1988 Games in Seoul.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Griffith Joyner--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!

The five-time Olympic medalist shares tips for running.

A biography of the United States Olympic track and field star known as Flojo.

In 1988 Florence Griffith Joyner set two records in women's sprinting that still stood more than ten years later. Written at ability level grades 1-3, interest grade level 5-12, with a with a Lexile Level of 540, and a Guided Reading Level at L in three formats, Computer Book, Audio Book and Paperback Book.

"Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star, winning Olympic gold medals"--