Olympic Star Felled by Rare Disorder

Flo Hyman, a towering 6'5" volleyball star, led the U.S. women's team to a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics. Known for her athletic grace and power, she became a symbol of women's sports excellence. In 1986, at just 31, she collapsed during a match in Japan and died. She was later found to have had undiagnosed Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that weakens the heart and connective tissues.

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