Florence Griffith-Joyner
Following in Wilma Rudolph’s footsteps, sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner won gold in the 100, 200 and 4x100m relay at the 1988 Olympics and set world records in the individual events. Aside from her records, Flo-Jo sported long fingernails, often featuring crazy designs. (via Then: Florence Griffith-Joyner – Track & Field – U.S. Olympians Then to Now – Photos – SI.com)
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