Olympics Female Track and Field Always Bring Back Memories of Flo-Jo

Every time I watch the female Track and Field competitions in the Olympic games, I can't help but think of this lady. Her family said, unlike most toddlers, when she was 2 years old, instead of walking, she was running!!! Sorry to say she left us too soon.  In memory of:  Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner (1959 - 1998) also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete. She is the fastest woman of all time ... 

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33 years later, and we’re all still chasing Flo-Jo’s records

Florence Griffith Joyner, better known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete. During the late 1980s she became a popular figure in international track and field because of her record-setting performances and flashy personal style. pic.twitter.com/cJeEEAOxnI

— SAAS @ GSU (@GSU_SAAS) March 12, 2019

I remember the first time seeing Flo Jo compete in the Olympics track and field competition. If there was an Olympic medal for being a fashionista, she would have won! She was a stunning beauty and the sports outfits she wore made her look like she had her own fashion line. It was amazing just to look at her before the race! But when you saw her running … she was breathtaking!

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The athletes can thank Flo-Jo for style!
Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner (1959 - 1998) also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete. She is the fastest woman of all timehttps://t.co/6SZabOHcud

— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) August 6, 2021

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Women in Sports History

Since March is Women's History Month, it's a good time to share this short post about women in sports.

The first recorded women's athletic event/competition were the Heraean Games, held in 6th century BCE.  The Heraean Games were similar to the ancient Olympic games but they were for women only and celebrated the goddess Hera.  The historical timeline of women in sports shows that women have been active athletes and have participated in a wide range of competitions including, but not limited to, the Heraean Games, Tsu Chu (ancient Chinese football; also called Cuju), regatta (boat races), golf, cricket, baseball, ice skating, swimming, tennis, hockey and boxing matches.

Women in Boxing?  People did not take women in this sport seriously until the 70s.  In 2012, Women's Boxing became an official Olympic Sport and Nicola Adams (representing Great Britain) won the gold medal. (Ref:  Encyclopedia Brittanica)

Female gladiators are a part of the history of women in sports.  A relief from Halicarnassus (Modern Turkey) shows two female gladiators, one named Amazon and the other named Achilia (the female version of Achilles). The relief celebrates the missio (honorable release) of two female fighters. The relief is on display now at the British Museum.

Check out this quick list posted at Virily.com of significant moments in the history of women in sports.