Florence griffith joyner family

Florence Griffith-Joyner, the "world's fastest woman," died at age 38 and left behind a daughter that, now grown-up, has decided to pursue her dreams without forgetting to uphold her mother's memory.

Florence Griffith-Joyner was an Olympic gold and silver medalist.

She won the hearts of sports fans worldwide with her unabashed confidence and speed on the track field back in the late '80s, and she remains an icon 22 years after her death.

Flo-Jo still holds the world record in the and meters events, and although some have come close to snatching the titles, Florence made sure to let everyone know while she was alive that only one person could break her record: her daughter Mary Ruth Joyner.

Florence Griffith-Joyner's outdoor portrait shot in Los Angeles, California in | Photo: Getty Images

TRACK & FIELD PRODIGY

Florence Delorez Griffith started to show her love for running at age 7, and