Is Florence Griffith Joyner the GOAT?

According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Florence Griffith Joyner ranks #108 in Athletics with a GOAT Score of 85.5/100, behind Usain Bolt (93.2).

What is Florence Griffith Joyner's GOAT Score?

85.5/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 92 (25%), Peak 99 (20%), Longevity 58 (20%), Honours 88 (20%), Statistics 90 (15%).

Where does Florence Griffith Joyner rank all time?

#362 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #108 in Athletics.

Florence Griffith Joyner vs Alberto Juantorena: who ranks higher?

Alberto Juantorena ranks higher at 85.6 versus Florence Griffith Joyner at 85.5, a margin of 0.1 points.

Florence Griffith Joyner — GOAT profile

Olympic golds

World records

World golds

100m best (s)

10.5

200m best (s)

21.3

Olympic medals

Career assets & trophy cabinet

Major titles

Individual awards

Clubs & teams

United States
1983–1989

Total career numbers

100m world record: 10.49 s
200m world record: 21.34 s
Olympic medals: 5
Seasons elite: 7

Category profile

Dominance: 92
Peak: 99
Longevity: 58
Honours: 88
Statistics: 90

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

Season	Form index per season	Share of career
1983	48
1984	58
1985	60
1986	64
1987	76
1988	99
1989	70

Data sources

World Athletics
Olympedia
IAAF

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Florence Griffith Joyner ranks #108 in Athletics

Florence Griffith Joyner ranks #108 in Athletics and #362 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 85.5/100.

The verified career covers 1983–1989 and 7 documented seasons. Peak is 99/100, with Peak the strongest category at 99/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Olympic golds 3, World records 2, World golds 1, 100m best (s) 10.49.

Nearest context: ahead Alberto Juantorena (85.6); behind Gail Devers (85.5). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Florence Griffith Joyner GOAT Score explained

Dominance92/100 · weight 25%: Dominance: 92/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak99/100 · weight 20%: Peak: 99/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity58/100 · weight 20%: Longevity: 58/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours88/100 · weight 20%: Honours: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics90/100 · weight 15%: Statistics: 90/100, based on the verified career record.

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Florence Griffith Joyner — frequently asked

Is Florence Griffith Joyner the GOAT?: According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Florence Griffith Joyner ranks #108 in Athletics with a GOAT Score of 85.5/100, behind Usain Bolt (93.2).
What is Florence Griffith Joyner's GOAT Score?: 85.5/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 92 (25%), Peak 99 (20%), Longevity 58 (20%), Honours 88 (20%), Statistics 90 (15%).
Where does Florence Griffith Joyner rank all time?: #362 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #108 in Athletics.
Florence Griffith Joyner vs Alberto Juantorena: who ranks higher?: Alberto Juantorena ranks higher at 85.6 versus Florence Griffith Joyner at 85.5, a margin of 0.1 points.

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