Flo Jo ~ Her 5000 sit-ups a day workout ~ her controversial death & alleged use of growth hormones

Coached by Bob Kersee, Joyner made her Olympic debut in 1984, at the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There, she won a silver medal for the 200-meter run and became known for her world-record speed, form-fitting bodysuits and six-inch fingernails.
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[@zheahra]

Flo Jo is the first (and only) woman to bring grace, style, charm to track.

[@KarineAlourde]

Period! And I hope they never forget it ❤️✨

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

She was EVERYTHING In really want her story done and told right Tiffany Haddish better not pull no mess I want the best she has to offer to portray NOT Girls Trip Gone Wild! ❤️🏃🏽‍♀️

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

No, not really. There’s many. But ofc, you’re bitter and only think one person did it. When multiple have done it.

[@sinaes1931]

@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 how does that make a person bitter...

[@nursenatalie2.081]

Swear on Jesus sandals❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leagavin2]

I’m soooo glad you did a breakdown about her… she was my ultimate favorite athlete.The nails, hair, and tights !!!!

[@nanettematthews2264]

Serena Williams before Serena Williams...

[@erickacolden692]

No!! Serena Williams is a younger Flo Jo inspired risk taker but Flo had a more classy style of dress more well put together

[@stymemcquarn893]

An original trendsetter.

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

@@erickacolden692 ...she was extremely girly....mad about hair ...she loved doing hair...she would do other girls hair......she loved makeup...and nails...the whole fashion and style vibe....it was an outward expression of her personality and excellence...since she could run like that...it made sense for her to look like that........it was not even a cultural thing because you didnt see that as a mass scale thing among black women in Cali at that time....the colors....the one legged cuts....she also was great for business.....the spotlight she gave to the sport....the visual of her made you want to see her...and OF COURSE she would WIN...but what was she going to wear was the draw...as much as her winning...of course she had a HUSBAND...that made sense...of course she was a MOTHER that made sense....and you know she enjoyed all of the things that go with being a wife and mother...and she was young while she did it all...and she did it in decency and in order..it was never a QUESTION of either or...it was perfectly natural for her to have those going on in her life...now its seen that you have to CHOOSE..to be a NATURAL WOMAN...over your career...and thats part of the subtext on why women now have these seemingly outre accessories...but they are not in shape...and that this outre actress is portraying her...but she is loud and obnoxious...i wish Tiffany all the best with her playing her...she has really fast..classy shoes to fill....

[@lolagunz]

She was mine too.

[@deandixon7994]

She never failed a drug test and enhancement drug use was never proven the only drugs found in her body when she was autopsied were Acetametaphine and Benadryl. I wish the haters would respect her legacy and her family. She was a beautiful woman and a great athlete.

[@mrwonderful7815]

With a real deep voice tho.

[@kathmandoozle]

Yeah, except she was likely taking PEDs. Her physique drastically changed in the span of a year; as well as her times. Her voice even lowered. Taking off 0.5 from your 100m time in a year is unheard of, even with wind-assist. Not to mention that she retired that same year she broke the record, conveniently the year before they started doing off-season testing. Men’s 100m records keep improving over time, yet Flo Jo’s record remains for over 35 years? All the evidence points to drugs. I just feel terrible for all the modern sprinters who can’t come close to her. It’s not fair to them. Plus, there are many other American athletes who have said they witnessed her getting injections.

[@mrwonderful7815]

@@kathmandoozle Yep, all of her feats point to PED usage. And remember the deep voice? Very interesting… I think she was ahead of her time with the mystery enhancements

[@ThePorshaEdmun]

@@kathmandoozlethe long jump record was set for 27 years. Was he taking PEDs too? Sometimes folks do amazing things and it is what it is …. Elaine broke her Olympic record in the 100M she isn’t on anything

[@kathmandoozle]

@@ThePorshaEdmun Elaine didn’t break FloJo’s record… she’s still #2 by 0.05 seconds. I’m talking about the big picture…. With everything I mentioned, it doesn’t add up. It’s not just her 36 year WR. Carl Lewis even said he knew she was taking drugs.

[@thecoach11]

As an ex track athlete I’m 49 years old I was able to train and compete with some great athletes in my day. I don’t believe flo jo was ever on any PED’s. She was definitely a once in a lifetime talent and she’s greatly appreciated and missed ! Rest in Power Queen Flo Jo the best female to ever touch the track 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@obimalope8154]

😂😂😂

[@8591bobby]

Amen and Amen bro.

[@swampdickie]

Have you ever heard of Darrell Robinson? If we go by what you posted, the answer would be no. So we suggest you go on KZbin and check it out. While you are at it, check out Victor Conte and his data. You do know who Victor Conte is don't you? "COACH"??? What about WADA, NADA, IOC, and how they played into the whole scheme? "coach"? you know about them too, don't you? Do the deep research, gather all the data, numbers and then run your mouth. You may want to start with her numbers 1984-1987. If you were ever on the track, explain how YOU would be able to go from a 10.96 to 10.49 in less than six months. That's a drop of .47s, or a gain of about five meters. We remember Bolt saying he trained for over TWO YEARS, just to drop .5s. You do know who Bolt is don't you? "coach"????????? put a sock in it.

[@sabrinaelaine9123]

It's normal for people to be jealous of a champion and accuse them of cheating.

[@876BossLady]

@@sabrinaelaine9123 I’m not jealous not an athlete but yes she was on drugs

[@StruggleReviewzTV]

Thank you so much for this breakdown! She’s isn’t spoken of enough her beauty on the track is still unmatched and she was an exceptional athlete! ❤️🏃🏽‍♀️

[@verlandezjones9168]

FLO JO is my all time favorite!!! I was a track athlete in highschool and college so I was always impressed with her!!! Interesting story: Her family and some of my family members were neighbors in Mission Viejo California and she owned a beauty salon that my Mom and Sister went to and I went and hung out with them and got to meet and talk with her!!! She was truly a beautiful woman/spirit inside and out!!! I was honored to have gotten to meet my Idle!!!! FLO-JO FOREVER!!!!🙏🏼💛🙏🏼

[@lilyflower5576]

She's so pretty and so strong, She's an athlete yet still retains Her feminity, She's everything I aspire to be as a female athlete

[@jutjubow]

She was a drug cheat too.

[@Jason-dy4in]

As a ex track runner in the '80s.Flo Jo just trained harder and dedicated to the track. the sport she loved. She's been my hero for life. Damn what other people say especially when it's false. R.I.P Flo Jo.

[@crystalhadari1191]

She is going on my vision board, thank you for bringing Flo Jo’s story to light in a graceful way!

[@thequeenscorner6794]

This was a great piece. I remember watching the episode when she appeared on the show called Two Two Seven (227) not Two twenty seven though lol😂 I didnt know who she was but I just thought she was fabulous and filled with such a great presence.

[@tarasmith7859]

She reminds me of Donna Summer, since she is very stylish and very pretty. I am so glad you covered her because as a child, I had heard about her and I remember hearing that she had passed away later on but knew nothing about her other than she was a runner. It is great that you cover people that are not as talked about as others. I just found your channel and subscribed. Love your videos.

[@londonbowcat1]

13:00 who's this

[@mmartinezmatavaladez251]

Oh I don’t care if she used drugs or not. She was amazing. And at a time where there wasn’t many a brown skinned female you look up to, she was the goal for black girls Latino girls that you could dig your way out of the ghetto and The boss lady and No you didn’t have to lose your culture and doing it! When she died I was in middle school and I remember I was so sad.

[@swampdickie]

when you say Latino, what do you mean? as for black girls, break it down. Don't just use a wide paintbrush, put some facts on the table.

[@londonbowcat1]

​@@swampdickie Robert Kerr - The Practical Use of Anabolic Steroids With Athletes (1982

[@caroleason5394]

She was amazing and brought so much beauty, glamour and fun to track. What a champion never to be forgotten. Thank you for the memories ♥️

[@MomMom4Cubs]

I remember her style and flavor. I was SO envious of her flair, however I could never look like her. I had her Barbie, too. She was my first non-Caucasian Barbie. Her scandal always seemed to be invented and perpetuated by haters. I was sorry when she suddenly passed. She was a beautiful role model, and a true inspiration for all girls everywhere!!!! Rest in peace, dear lady! You're not forgotten, and are forever missed!!!!!!!!! I

[@carmaela2689]

Thank you for doing her. I so admired her when I was a kid. Evelyn Ashford too. Amazing women. I got to have them as role models as a kid and I was lucky for that.

[@veronicajade20]

She was an _incredible_ athlete & so gorgeous too. I feel like she was the Serena Williams of her day w/ _her interest incorporating beauty & fashion into her athleticism._ I like that she wasn't giving up her femininity for sports - wearing lipstick while running says it all. Hell, I _love_ lipstick & I couldn't even remember to do it everyday.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

I remember her husband saying he would call their home phone just to hear her voice on their answering machine. That is so sad yet beautiful.

[@ccArchangel29070]

I ran track in school in Germany back in the early 70's when it was the 50 and 100 yard dash. I watched FloJo in the Olympics in 88 and was thrilled to watch her. One of the things that a future mother would never do is take anything that would harm her unborn baby.. Her child had no issues in her birth or life. I wonder if the fact that she is an American, was black or just down right beautiful was the cause of all the trouble. Folks should just leave her alone and let her rest in peace especially since she past all the required drug testing when she ran. Her testing was almost harrasing as she was tested constantly when she was running. I am proud to be an American black woman, God Bless her.

[@cynique46]

As a former track and field athlete I’ve been around athletes who were awesome in college made it to the next level to run pro but could not reach the success that they wanted in the sport because they refused to take PEDs that’s when I realized that all professional sports are not clean

[@mssha1980]

Sad but people are still clueless. I don’t think they’re all on illegal PEDS but they are using substances to help train/recover.

[@iamcoach6536]

Awesome awesome athlete and woman but nobody has ever dropped their times that quickly except her. It’s no coincidence that she retire right before track & field started random testing. Being in the business of professional sports, before random testing, athletes, teams knew when they would get tested so it was easy to get clean before. All of her organs were enlarged which is a sign of HGH use. It is what it is but she is still my favorite.

[@ebbydirelle]

@@iamcoach6536 but yet - in death , still was know proof .

[@bjw3243]

I do not believe Flo Jo was doping. She was an incredible athlete and she was not appreciated. She was awesome!❤❤❤

[@justnyla2780]

Such a natural beauty, gifted runner & amazing woman🎉

[@aquafina6544]

Her fashion weaves and nails were iconic

[@cathrinewhite7629]

She was the most beautiful woman I could imagine, when I saw her competing!🙏🏼💜

[@lekeshabenson8055]

What ppl leave out is that she was metaling without ever being a fulltime athlete, because she worked. When she totally quit working & trained fulltime was when she made those improvements & broke the records. To be world class while not training regularly shows her natural ability, the fact that ppl are now looking like, training like, & getting closer to her times proves it was possible.

[@josephmunroe3447]

She was the best in every way. So graceful. Beautiful.

[@anthonydisibiojr.1369]

We All Miss Her - She was Fantastic, God Bless

[@kingdomarts2974]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏾 she was definitely my favorite and no she didn't use she just worked hard and it paid off. Rest fast lady, I thought she was still alive. 😪

[@Amber_Aquarius]

Those pictures of her and her husband though.❤ so beautiful

[@EPBF1]

Love everything about her (except nails) but her she was amazing person her style was great. When she died was so tragic 😢😢😢😢😢She will just retain Queen 👑 Status They Jeolous of this amazing powerful beauty RIP FloJo we still love you💗💗💞💞❤️❤️🫂🫂🙏🙏

[@steveoconnor7069]

She was certainly a unique talent and a world beater. I liked the Indiana Pacer uniforms that she designed for them. I'm sorry that she left us all so soon.

[@missvida6251]

Tiffany haddish playing Flo Jo is a joke. I like Tiffany but just no. It has nothing to do with her looking like Florence, I just can not see her embodying her grace. We shall see.

[@michaelmooney7341]

Great video.. who knows about her? I used to watch her, Evelyn, Alice brown train at the UCLA track and field..1983 or so.. So cool.

[@carlaperry1312]

🥰PHENOMENAL WOMAN 👏🏽👏🏽👸🏾✊🏽

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Indeed💯

[@e.richardson4374]

The results were negative… that’s it. She was charming, stunning, and an unmatched athlete. RIP

[@FashionablyGrateful]

The problem she had that caused the fatal seizure was from birth and it was brain not the heart.

[@kirkpatrick7475]

She was a drug cheat, she won one international race her entire career before her famous "record breaking year" then when stricter drug testing was introduced, she retired a year later because she knew she would be caught

[@ronald8792]

She didnt test positive so that a few people could make money from her beauty and success and those people didnt die at an early age.

[@kirkpatrick7475]

@@ronald8792 She was a drug cheat, the testing at the time, weren't very good, all tests were performed before an event, by then, people were manipulating the system, they took enhancement drugs for weeks or months before an event, then take other substances to erase all traces of the drugs before the completion, this is why she was never caught. The IOC found out about this trick and decided in 1989 to change their test process, they stipulated that all athletes were to be tested randomly in the year, during training, before an event and anytime of the IOCs choosing, this method proved effective and is still being used today, infact, the vast majority of drug cheats are caught by random testing. Immediately after this announcement, Flo Jo made her decision to retire, she never ran another race, because she would have been found out. If you look at Usain Bolt and many other world record breaking sprinters, they all won multiple gold medals in their careers before breaking their respective world records, not Flo Jo, she won 1 gold medal in Italy in 1987, and it was the relays, not her own individual effort, her time was also poor, nothing ground breaking. She was running for over 10 year's professionally and never won a single individual gold medal, her time in all of her races were also average, she ran sub 11 twice in her life before she did multiple times in 1988. Flo Jo was a drug cheat, it was the drugs that killed her, Steroids have a way of destroying the heart, many pro wrestlers and body builders die this way, so too did Florence!!

[@ronald8792]

@@kirkpatrick7475 I didnt say she wasn't taking PED's, in fact I believe without a doubt that she was taking enough steroids to win the Kentucky derby. I just wish the truth would've came out because it might've helped young athletes in a positive way and for fairness in sports.

[@michaelferreri1256]

She was SO beautiful. Her death was tragically too soon and very sad. She had so much more to offer.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

They claimed the same about Serena Williams. And they are just so jealous, and it’s time to let her daughter and ex-husband have peace from these horrible accusations! Rest in Peace, beautiful lady!!❤❤❤🙏🏽

[@cobrakaier238]

​@@marjorjorietillman856 Serena Williams has always been good and has gotten better through the years, she didn't suddenly improve in few months.

[@rocco...]

@@cobrakaier238 She got very masculine from the age of 23 to 30. Male hormones...no doubt.

[@nursenatalie2.081]

I pray Tiff Haddish don’t do her..... they need to find someone else

[@vegannn7178]

I actually feel like Tiff would be good , Tiffany seems like a good actor just not a good comedian. I also think Angela Basset would be great

[@iamreborn3463]

Agree

[@iamreborn3463]

@@vegannn7178 lol you're lost

[@queenofparkview]

@@iamreborn3463 Angela Bassett playing flo jo, that’s hilarious.

[@iamreborn3463]

@@queenofparkview hahahahhh home girl is lost man

[@fromlissawithlove]

Chasing JACKRABBITS????? Let me tell you, I’m from the Southwest, and chasing a jackrabbit is the physical equivalent of chasing a Boeing 757 down the runway in flip flops. No wonder she was, is and always WILL be legendary!!! 🙌🏾 Love and honor to our Beautiful speed Queen 👑 🥰👏🏾🏃🏽‍♀️

[@gummy5862]

Well she chased them, never said she caught em. 😂

[@micmor517]

@@gummy5862doesn’t matter there medicine there.

[@DJRenee]

My grandpa did that and caught them.

[@londonbowcat1]

​@gummy5862 11:20 but why the retirement

[@Phoenix-gu2fk]

She was such a pretty lady. She did her own unique outfits & her nails we’re way ahead everyone. I don’t care for crazy long nails like that but, it suited her. She was so so special! There will NEVER be another one like her EVER. She was a legend! Period!

[@bogusguhl2715]

My grandma wore nails like that. They are certainly not ahead of time...well...maybe for white people 😂

[@londonbowcat1]

​@@bogusguhl27151990 anti doping agency

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

Flo was GORGEOUS! One of the iconic faces of the 80’s/90’s. The nails, the fashion, the smile. Loved her!

[@amab1853]

She was definitely a 80s it girl!! She's legendary

[@rocco...]

Moustache and all!

[@Msprincess102005]

Whenever a person works hard and over achieves the normal record; doubters quickly suspect cheating when it's years of practice and hard work. She tested drug free in life; allow her to remain drug free even in death. FASTEST TRACK AND FIELD FEMALE ATHLETE EVER! REST IN PEACE : FLO JO!

[@ShanteRoxxane]

It’s not cheating. It’s a part of professional sports. The problem is that these things are banned and stigmatized. But elite athletes across the world use performance enhancers. Most people can’t tell because they don’t know what to look for. But it is very common and she is no less of a great athlete for using them.

[@garycollier6950]

Marion Jones tested negative for years but was dirtier than used toilet tissue.

[@brownsuga810]

@Gary Collier wow...serious analogy bro....

[@OfficialDamaniScott]

Every doctor and scientists will tell you that you don’t have an enlarged heart for no reason. It’s a side effect of the steroids. I hate to break the news to you.

[@brownsuga810]

@Damani Scott hate to break the news to you but my father in law had an enlarged heart and he NEVER took steroids??🤨...so what you say is not totally true. As a matter of fact, he HATED doctors and never went!! Died of an enlarged heart--diabetes; high blood pressure--finally heart attack. 😔 Flo Jo could have very well had an enlarged heart from something else.

[@m.v.1230]

We lost her so young, great athlete. When someone comes from poverty and wants to strive there is a drive beyond compare. She looked so much like a Barbie doll, absolutely gorgeous and so gifted.

[@masterprophet8378]

That's what steroids will do to you - take you out at a young age.

[@kirkpatrick7475]

She was a drug cheat, it was Steroids after effects that killed her

[@sodica81]

drugs are bad

[@lalib.53]

​@@sodica81Accusing an innocent person is wrong.

[@LadyRockville]

@@sodica81Yes they are. You should go to rehab right away.

[@rocketboy917]

Being "GENETICALLY GIFTED" was how she did it. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a prime example of what it means to be BORN A CHAMPION. His structure, muscle fibers, cardiovascular system, etc, were unusually perfected toward bodybuilding IN THE WOMB. Few humans are born this way. He even admitted training with and without steroids, and was able to excel without them as well. Likewise, everything in Flo Jo's body was waiting for her to discover "TRACK" from the day she was born. 1 person out of millions, over many decades might be born with these ATHLETIC GIFTS. But, where great gifts are given, there are flaws too. She pushed beyond human limitations and her heart had all it could take. Or, we can say, "GOD wanted his GIFT back". Leave her alone now. She is running on in heaven. SELAH.

[@specialkay4329]

Arnold Swarzenagger was using steroids. Now, THAT'S a sport that has a long history of steroid abuse.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Man…she was a BARELY above average sprinter for her entire career…until 1987. All of a sudden, she became superhuman and shaved whole seconds off of her 100M times. If you believe that this was the result of training extra hard - because she wasn’t the most gifted athlete - then you are very naive.

[@rocketboy917]

@@DeCurtaRican I an an Ordained Minister, Ex-competitve Bodybuilder, college graduate, licensed pilot, Husband, Father, and great-grandfather. Naive isn't on that list.

[@dondada5733]

@@rocketboy917 ordained minister means.someone who is a liar.thief.con artist .

[@rocketboy917]

@@dondada5733 Atheist or Gentile, we are all very different. I'm not going to explain myself or my ministry life to you. But with or without an Ordained Minister, you'd better get an understanding of the things of GOD. Time is not on our side. You can see the condition of the world worsening everyday. SEEK GOD. This Word was free. No financial offering was required of you.

[@marlak4253]

Flo Jo was a legend in her own time and will always be legendary. Thank you for the video.

[@missmartin85]

I finally got my Flo Jo doll💕 I wanted it for years (and yes she comes with nails 😂)

[@Cool_Girl247]

Where??? Share the deets sis lol :)

[@missmartin85]

@@Cool_Girl247 I think there’s about 2-3 left on EBay!!!

[@robot12423]

Finally , someone who's not an actress or beauty queen. An Athlete!! Bomb!! Thank you. We love a sporty woman

[@karma92sims14]

Yes a Independent beautiful black american woman praised for her accomplishments instead of her sex appeal. We have to celebrate our sista's who paved the way for us instead of european beauty standards all the time..

[@robot12423]

@@karma92sims14 I fully agree with your comment. Honestly I'm tired of seeing the white standard of beauty. It's about time❤️❤️❤️☺️

[@Phoenixhunter157]

She was gorgeous. So sad that she’s gone 💔I can imagine what she could be doing today. Younger generation would love her. She was just perfection

[@Thegoldenbagel]

She is fitness goals, I can only dream of doing what she did

[@isabellavalencia8026]

But without the growth hormones hopefully

[@jaimemarshall2439]

She was the sweetest person. Flo Jo would run through the McDonald's drive thru my mom worked every morning. Her death hit the staff hard.

[@kiishasmith5460]

I had the pleasure of seeing her run in the Pan Am games in the 1980’s. To see her run in person was amazing! Her technique was strategic. She was so beautiful and she brought so much excitement to track field with her fashion and athleticism. This was a great segmentation of her life. I learned a lot!

[@Truetoself3838]

No one can deny she had an iconic stride! She was a beauty to watch! No matter if she did or did not the fact that she chose to take care of her family and give up track and then went back and competed and again went back to work and come back to track is amazing in itself! Records and wins aside!

[@sarahcellblockh1562]

She was definitely ahead of her time, she would fit in to this time line very well, cannot believe shes been gone for almost 24 years, that's tragically young, RIP.

[@tonidiane6153]

I absolutely agree. I wish she could've been around today.

[@Jermeah]

Right her death was shocking

[@orafranc]

She was so beautiful ❤️

[@leahledwaba7002]

@@orafranc absolutely 💯

[@jasminflowerz1710]

@@orafranc Omg, yesss🤦‍♀️!!

[@barbarabroderick4468]

She built herself up with better training. That can really add some power to a good high kick/longer stride and stronger core. She showed training correctly matters. Champion and boss woman that people will always want to discredit due to their low character.

[@celesteadeanes4478]

I am much more flexable and stronger than I was in my twenties. I am a pro trainer . Lots of things have vastly changed in natural therapy yoga and change of diet alone

[@isabellavalencia8026]

It was proven by her autopsy that she did use growth hormones her poor organs were all enlarged due to her use.

[@WilliamsPinch]

@@celesteadeanes4478🙄

[@rachaelpotpie4613]

Thank you for this video. She was amazing and deserves to be remembered as such.

[@marywilson6354]

She was truly. Beautiful women gone far to soon. I admired her💔

[@sherryelebeauty]

I remember how proud she made our country! Everyone knew who Flo Jo was even if you didn't follow sports. She was a Legend and an Icon!

[@coreyham3753]

Yes she was.

[@normanhamilton8191]

Wid a 100% drugs

[@tiffanyhammond5927]

@@normanhamilton8191 so you know for a fact huh? Please, show us all the paper work.

[@normanhamilton8191]

@@tiffanyhammond5927 how mi fi show u d corruption paper .it deh rite in front u eyes .tel mi wen u see it

[@kfreckle5453]

She did great for the country thanks to drug

[@missvida6251]

She was absolutely gorgeous and embodied the grace and feminity of a track superstar

[@missvida6251]

@Trinity M 🥴

[@ronniejohnson196]

Totally Got That Right!!!!!

[@ronniejohnson196]

Got The Right Picture!!!!!

[@thealphawomanpreneurtv]

Flo Jo was a beautiful and phenomenal woman. I believe she achieved her goals by hard work and determination. I read that they tested her numerous times and found no substances in her system even after death.

[@igloozoo3771]

I love Flojo. Never had such personality and beauty graced the Track ever. That being said, the only circumstantial reason that I believe she did take steroids is that months after the 1988 Olympics Random Drug testing was introduced and she retired from the sport. Sure, this doesn't mean she took steroids, but testing back was pretty horrible.

[@2008topshelf]

@@igloozoo3771 thank you. her legs were also crazy. No woman had quads like her's before or since from what i've seen. She was her worst enemy by retiring. I think her endoresent star was rising but was it there yet that she could retire. Mhhh?

[@igloozoo3771]

@@2008topshelf Track and Field definitely was not a lucrative sport especially back in 80s. I believe only Ben and Carl were making lucrative appearance fees before the 88 Olympic because of Ben Johnson's WR at the World Champions at 1987. $250K alone in appearance fees to show up and compete in one meet. So, I don't think any endorsement offers would have made a Track athlete retire at her prime especially when she in later years said she wanted to compete in Olymics in the Marathon. LOL. Again I love love love this woman. May she RIP. But yet I don't believe she was clean.

[@2008topshelf]

@@igloozoo3771 I have an uncle who worked as a porter or suitcase person/doorman at a swanky hotel in NY and he swears when he met her at the hotel back in the day he could tell from her throat and face that she was on the juice.

[@igloozoo3771]

@@2008topshelf - I wish there was a video of a interview prior to 1984. She was a successful NCAA athlete so I wish there were some spoken interviews to hear her speak, cause she occasionally did speak with a deep lisp in 1988 but there are no previous interviews to compare to.

[@clifford1871]

I was there in the 1980's to admire and even crush on this graceful, positive, individual, beautiful and over-the-top talented athlete. She also was the best at training with such determination. (Her husband-coach was put in her life for a reason, too !) She somehow fit in writing material (book-form) for children, too. I will have little choice but to always remember "FLO-JO" with immense fondness.

[@andraeneal9134]

The Fastest woman in the world 🌎! Her record still stands today and we are in 2022!

[@beverlycharles6534]

Unfortunately, thats why it's more likely there actually was enhancement. 😭 She was incredible.

[@GabbyNurse]

@@beverlycharles6534 No she was tested multiple times throughout her career. All negative. She was just an exceptional athlete.

[@Xplojon]

@@GabbyNurse several athletes from 1988 Olympics have since been proven to be on drugs at those Olympic games. The issue is that she died young, so we can no longer confirm if she did it not. It is likely that she was on drugs

[@novaksatsuma5162]

As a species humans are naturally supposed to get stronger, faster, smarter etc as time goes by. The fact that her record still stands after so many other records have fallen says volumes. They didn't find anything in her tests but that doesn't mean she didn't take enhancements

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@novaksatsuma5162 I agree with you last statement but not the basis. 1) humans r going to get stronger & faster? Interesting but Idk. We don't need to be fast nor strong to survive or thrive. We r getting taller & losing out hair. Which are also traits w no purpose, so again idk I do tend to lean toward believing she was doping. She got too good too fast with no real explanation. Also, even w improved research & training methods she still holds records? It's too unbelievable, only expl IS doping.

[@CASSICF]

We will never know but I don’t think she was on anything, it was just her calling. There were many who came after her and some were on enhancements but they still couldn’t beat her records. Love me some FloJo

[@cosandraodame7623]

Hairstyle was fabulous her makeup was just perfect course she had a certificate in cosmetology so she knew about makeup and hair. Bob Kersey is one of the best coaches in the world it probably would have been good for her to keep him cuz he knew about the mechanics of the body.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

She was a physical specimen of the highest order...and she worked harder than anyone, she never truly stopped training!

[@ckobo84]

There's only way a person could train like that, with a little help 💉

[@1babysun]

@@ckobo84Just can’t help yourself huh!

[@lanelle.delina]

She really was a trailblazer in nail fashion and athletic wear.

[@emilou9654]

Thank you for this beautifully told life story of an amazing woman. I remember it all. Here in the uk our dreaded tabloids were often incredibly unkind regarding her appearance and alleged drug abuse. I admired her fierce drive and determination. So very sad when she died. Big hugs from Scotland ❤

[@londonbowcat1]

12:20 are they for real

[@GRTVO]

I don't think an athlete that is mediocre, shall I say, can take performance enhancing drugs and become super super great. Even if she was taking drugs, she was training very hard. But if even Flo-Jo was taking drugs they were all on them. She was such a joy to watch. Her smile when she crossed the finish line was mesmerising, back in the day everybody talked about Flo-Jo. She made the Olympics fun. Like Ali made boxing fun. Great video.

[@Introvertsan]

Everyone was not taking drugs back then. Don't do that. She was beautiful and it's unfortunate that she didn't get to live longer and enjoy her life.

[@GRTVO]

​@@Introvertsan ​ If they weren't all on drugs why was mandatory drugs testing introduced then. I'm not saying Flo-Jo was taking them. I wouldn't know that, would I. And yes, it was such a shame she wasn't able to live a longer life. Such a terrible shame.

[@CHEETAH69]

@@Introvertsan everyone wasn’t taking them. True. But if you wanted to stand on the podium or be recognized in the record books, it was very hard to do that without drugs. Especially in the 80s.

[@mssha1980]

@@Introvertsan many of them did/do/are taking PEDS. PEDS were so rampant back then that many of those records still stand and won’t be beaten anytime soon(we’ll maybe 100 but definitely not the 200/400/800 records

[@tanit7741]

Right

[@bigsisterology]

My mom would love this Karine. Thank you so much for this video. This the reason why she named me Florence after Flo Jo 🥺 this is such a perfect timing b/c my body has made some improvements since I got with a trainer over a month ago and now seeing this will push me more to become athletic.

[@k-p1425]

This was so touching to read. blessings on your journey ✨

[@bigsisterology]

@@k-p1425 thank you sis you too ✨🤍

[@HoneySuckle123]

Blessings to your success Sister, Now and in the future💞

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

Lol that's what's up, you keep going girl.

[@bigsisterology]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz 💕

[@amyeklund7412]

Flo Jo was an absolute phenomenon! Amazing strength and endurance..

[@taurussun2228]

She was drop dead gorgeous! True icon! ✨💕

[@ayahhubbard7667]

The disrespect black athletes get is crazy. They question your greatest even after your death.

[@bjarnetollevsen2163]

Many can't even internalize the idea of black women being equal to white females. Facing up to the reality that black women may be superior to them is nothing short of Lovecraftian horror to those circles.

[@johaldoronaldo9393]

This is where you expose yourself as stupid. Her cheating took the glory away from Evelyn Ashford - a real Black woman, a humble human being who didn't whore herself out for publicity.

[@TrishaAyshe]

She was so amazing! I was in such awe of everything about her and her young death was terribly sad.

[@elizabethw00ds20]

aww I am 67 and I do remember her how pretty she was but didn't know she had passed away how old was she and what happened to her.may she for ever rest in peace

[@londonbowcat1]

​@@elizabethw00ds20 13;30 where can i get HGH

[@Sundowno4]

What FLO-JO achieve in her life is truly phenomenal. How she did it, is for her to know and for the rest of us to, sit back in awe and wonder, and enjoy...God Bless her and her family.

[@kianadyson]

They wanted to know about her death so badly because they wanted to discredit her wins. She's a champion regardless.

[@Reesee000]

🥺🥺🥺😩🥺🤬🤬🤬🤬😰Tiffany Haddish is not Pretty (errr Enough) nor American nor Talented Enough to play Flo Jo. I am disheartened and hurt and angry and I give up on our whole country. 😤😠😣☹️😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@bad2infinity]

I loved how well rounded and beautiful she was. An athlete yet still feminine with her own personal style.

[@missromiea]

You should do her sister in law Jackie Joyner Kersee also

[@KarineAlourde]

Yes she’s already on my list. I love her 😍

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Yes I remember her as well very talented lady

[@valritz3100]

She's a beautiful star !!! No drugs just talent. Jeolousy period. She definitely underrated !!!!!

[@obimalope8154]

I love your assurance...doubt Flo Jo would herself share it🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️

[@Sapphirezkillahitz13]

I love this because this was the 80s and she expressed her natural beauty and was proud of who she ❤️

[@MontaukFilms7]

STYLE for days. The nails. The fits. That SMILE. Sweet Jesus, that woman personified the class, elegance and grace of the strong, black, female athlete, simply dominating. Gone far too young. We miss you Flo Jo. There will never be another woman like you baby. RIP-- Goddess.

[@seviregis7441]

Like a beautiful wild Cheetah running across the plains... FloJo was like fire 🔥 on the track, an incendiary passionate runner, a celebration of life, and truly gifted, along with her rigorous training. RIP on the other side.

[@mzhairextraordinaire]

Hey lady. She didn't improve by seconds. It was by tenths of a second. I wanted to clarify that. And as a former pro track athlete and coach. Yes it is possible. She has always was rank in the top 10. I can't say whether or not if she didn't or did. But truly possible. Havagooday

[@Nicole-vq9zm]

Only made it to the D1 level over here, but yes, those those tenths and even just a hundredth of a second especially in the sprints can be the difference between a win and a loss, a record, or qualification for an event. Side note: as a doctor, while I wouldn’t know what her medical record would show, she definitely didn’t present with the visible physical features of someone with acromegaly (Think Andre the Giant). Very well conditioned athletes can have enlarged hearts; however the pattern of enlargement tends to be different compared to those with a pathologically enlarged heart.

[@alli8863]

Flo Jo was a black woman that left her competition in her dust! She brought many eyes to track and field. The woman in most of these pics and handing off the baton is her sister in law, Jackie Joyner- Kersee. A star in her own right. As for Ben Johnson's suspicion re: Flo Jo, well we know how that turned out. Once respected as a Canadian athletic star to the infamous steroid using Jamaican.

[@anthonynattoo1935]

It takes one steroid user to suspect another. Drug testing has become more sophisticated now, than 1980, so none can hide. US athletes like Carl Lewis and others are more infamously suspicious of taking drugs. Not one Jamaican female is suspected of doing drugs, they run naturally. The men's sprint record has evolved since Jesse Owens, 40 yrs later no one can touch Flojo's sprint record 🤔.

[@anthonynattoo1935]

Furthermore, Flojo was sprouting hair on her chin as well as developing a deeper voice 🤔 hmmmmm. Its curious how such a fit woman can drop dead at young age.

[@beeznhoney4323]

You're so proud your "facts" as if you were on the track team with them🥴

[@ronniejohnson196]

@@anthonynattoo1935 Another>No Nothing about Women! Sad, Very Sad and inexperienced.

[@beeznhoney4323]

Flo Jo was truly a gifted champion who was way ahead of her time. I was always a petite but very muscular young girl and I loved running FAST but was always insecure/embarrassed for having muscular abs legs arms which wasn't popular on a young girl back then. Kids called me MightyMouse after a TV cartoon. The more I ran, the faster I'd get, the more muscles I got. I did not like that one bit and decided to QUIT track (after doing so well the first 2 seasons) UNTIL... I discovered Flo Jo on the scene🏃🏾‍♀️💅 I''m so glad to have been inspired by her beauty and unique athleticism. She helped me overcome being embarrassed about being naturally muscular as a young girl/teen. Today, I'm thankful today for that foundation that I once hated🏋🏾‍♀️ I always credit FloJo for helping me💃🏾🥰

[@michaeljoshua3909]

thank you for honoring this epic sprint legend; her races were epic to watch and as a GenX athlete myself, this forthcoming biopic is a huge gift GOD BLESS FLO-JO FOREVER

[@diannaray1707]

5000 sit ups a day alone would enlarge the heart. That is a lot of stress on the heart. I know my mother died with an enlarged heart. SHE worked herself to death just trying to provide for us. So RIP QUEEN FLO JO!!! YOU DID RUN WELL!!!!💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

I'm sorry but that would not enlarge your heart and a lot of people lie about the amount of push-ups and sit-ups they do but 5,000 sit-ups a day, everyday for five or so years... I highly doubt it.

[@brettmotlib2268]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz Steroids however🤔

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@brettmotlib2268 And bingo, but I'm just looking at pictures of her and I can Tell she's juicing. I mean I'm not tripping because it was so long ago and I just love the person that she is / was... But the same thing pretty much happened with kimbo slice after he started doing MMA, he started juicing too hard and it messed with his heart.

[@GabbyNurse]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz So you personally did tests on Flo-Jo and Kimbo and found out they were positive???

[@GabbyNurse]

@@brettmotlib2268 Why can't an athlete just be a great athlete without all the accusations??? 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@dennisdorsey4219]

I believe Flo Jo put in the hard work to improve of the years. I recall in high school I was the 5th fastest sprinter. Over the course of one summer I diligently did stretching exercises I hadn't done before. My strength and speed increased by 8 10ths of a second and I became the 2nd faster sprinter. If I had used weights and ate properly I'm sure I would have been even faster with better stamina.

[@dorothythompson927]

Yes! Training and Attitude is what makes an athlete great! You were great too!

[@hellosunshinek6883]

You go Karine! Your videos always brings me joy😍

[@tanyafromjefferson5484]

Flo Jo was something!! I remember watching her and being so proud!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertamcroy7938]

I believe she worked hard and did her best in performances, they tried to catch her and never was successful so that says everything! She was amazing and loved!

[@brettwilkinson9529]

You are delusional

[@uniquelyme3581]

Legendary Flo Jo. I remember seeing her for the first as a kid in the 80s and just saying wow is she a Model? I don't think her record has been broken since her death.

[@tdp1428]

Flo Jo's record still remains.

[@leese-anngordon4704]

The closest athlete to cone close to it was Elaine Thompson herah of Jamaica..she mussed out by a few seconds last year

[@terrenceking5974]

I saw her at the very first Al Joyner classic high-school track meet in 1996-97. She got out of her limousine and was signing autographs and was standing less than 3 feet from me. All I could do was stand in awe. It was like she was glowing like an angel. AL comes and makes her get back into the limo but before she did she looks at me and winks her eye and gets back into the limo. I never did get an autograph. I was completely frozen at her natural beauty. Not a drop of makeup on her face. I was absolutely crushed when she passed.

[@scottowensbyable]

@@terrenceking5974 I envy you. I dont think you will ever recover.

[@terrenceking5974]

@@scottowensbyable Till this day, every time I watch a video or hear someone trying to soil her name, it enfurriats me. I'm from East St Louis and have met Al Joyner and Jackie several times so their like family to me.

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

Flo Jo is my 8 year old daughter’s icon, she heard about her a year or two ago and literally will tell anyone she wants to be FloJo when she grows up. My daughter also took it upon herself to cut one leg off her pants + attempt to design her own outfit to be like FloJo. This is a great video, thanks for this so much! Big love from mama+ little bear! ❤️😘✨

[@lavonnealexander6936]

I hope to see her in the Olympics.

[@igloozoo3771]

I just graduated 8th grade in 1988 and she was my idol and I am a dude.

[@MindfulMatters734]

Soulfoodsmama That is so cute and wholesome. I wish my daughter had an icon.....or even did any kind d of sport.

[@ryancarmichael5812]

Your daughter will be the new Flo Jo we already know

[@ThinkingOutLoud597]

@@igloozoo3771 Lol now THIS is very cool

[@7779311sassy]

I ran track in high school and looked up to Flo-Jo!! She is a legend! R.I.P

[@londonbowcat1]

Kerr’s advocacy for the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) gave credibility to its supposed ergogenic properties, contributing to its popularity.

[@deemichelle]

There's always someone trying to discredit or dig up 'dirt'; we can never just be great. Flo-jo: imitated, but never duplicated. R.I.P. 👑

[@cori8343]

I appreciate these videos so much, you’re helping me cultivate my femininity. I lost my father at 16, i’m 25 now and I see how much masculine energy I’ve developed because of it. Now I’m trying to learn as much as I can from women like you💕 Love from a fellow haitian girl

[@Jessa_Says]

Hey Cori I'm so sorry to hear about your father, but I definitely understand. I lost my dad at 16 as well and I'm going through the same journey now of unlearning masculinity and embracing my femininity more.

[@cori8343]

@@Jessa_Says hi sorry to hear that 💕 but good on you for recognizing and working through it, the femininity journey is life long so we always have time to work on ourselves.

[@gl3nnium]

I found your post very thought provoking. How losing a masculine presence at a key time can almost force someone to take on that same energy to compensate. Femininity is undervalued now but it's vital. It's that yin yang balance of both masculine and feminine that provides true harmony. One can't exist without the other.

[@swampdickie]

what has losing your father have anything to do with all this BS about joyner? Life is hard for everyone in one way or another. Dying is easy, living is hard.

[@cori8343]

@@swampdickie I said that because Karine talks about women who develop masculine energy due to lack of a fatherly presence. I mentioned losing my father because it happened to me and I know it will comfort other women to know they're not alone. I watch this channel for my personal development, and I was commenting about my journey in a place Karine would see. My comment wasn't to you and it wasn't about Joyner. I am sorry it upset you so much.

[@karlkilcrease51]

Flo-Jo was elegant, she brought elegance to Track and Field, and because of that her detractors had to remove her from standing next to their plain Janes. No longer could flowing blonde hair be the standard of beauty in Track and Field, a woman with a honey complexion and gorgeous accessories pushed everyone to the back of the line. Flo-Jo was the definition of elegance, she was stunning, she could have taken the Field in an evening gown, that's how gorgeous she was, and "they" have yet to find a plain Jane to compete on or off the Track.

[@dr.100purrscent5]

The enemy ALWAYS goes out of its way to discredit The Power of Us. She was a Pure Divine Powerhouse on that Race Track. She was AMAZING, that's ALL I know. I am not an athlete, nor can I imagine the stress they go through just to entertain the rest of us with their physicality. She was a intense force to be reckoned with. She was Beautiful, Elegant, and Kind. She made every Little Black Girl believe they could run as fast as a Goddess. For that I will ALWAYS adore her 🙏🏾💗

[@Nuday477]

Excellent job!!! I love Flo Jo she is one of our Beautiful Black brilliant ICONS!! A Woman of class, style and vision she was unapologetically fierce! Therefore many will try to disgrace her legacy! But no matter what anyone says,her track records speak for them selves !! RIP in peace Queen Florence Griffin Joyner!! There will never be another 😊😊😊❤❤🧡💛

[@kingcrab9557]

Thank you for covering the baddest black woman in sports ever!!! She really had it all!! God bless her soul!!

[@rochstan123]

Even to this day, no woman has had such beauty, grace and presence on the track. There will never be another, that's for sure. The irony of Ben Johnson making accusations about drug use did make me laugh.

[@Mimi-ef4mt]

I like how you’re doing female athletes it’s fun because I’m gonna be starting track for this season but I know I’m not gonna be nearly as good as her anyway😩 Thanks for The new video🥰

[@KarineAlourde]

Hey don’t say that. The body is so powerful you would be surprised what you can do. Who knows sis. Go and kill it and compete against yourself. That’s what Flo Jo did. She always wanted to do her own personal best ❤️

[@Mimi-ef4mt]

@@KarineAlourde thank you for the encouragement I’ll do my best to season ❤️

[@Ash-uv4td]

Don't count yourself off when you haven't tried yet. You might be just as good as her if you train. Good luck on track this season!

[@Thegoldenbagel]

Don’t doubt yourself, you got this, you can do it

[@SS-rk7gj]

this was great timing lmao, my track season literally starts today

[@KaiLuna1111]

On 20 November 1995, Sergei Grinkov collapsed and died from a massive heart attack (age 28) in Lake Placid, New York, while he and Gordeeva were practicing for the upcoming 1995-1996 Stars on Ice tour. he was the 1988 and 1994 Olympic Champion- No one said Bo about wither he was taking drugs. They only said look he left behind a wife and child. Did anyone mention Flo Jo's child and husband??