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Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13, 1967) is an American retired sprinter who became Olympic Champion four times, and World Champion eight times in the span of his career. [ 2] He held the world and Olympic records in the 200 m and 400 m, as well as the world record in the indoor 400 m.
Mar 11, 2024 · In 2018 at just 50 years of age, Michael Johnson suffered a stroke in the right portion of the brain known as the thalmus that left the legendary speedster and four-time Olympic gold medalist...
Aug 18, 2024 · Michael Johnson (born September 13, 1967, Dallas, Texas, U.S.) is a former sprinter who was perhaps the most eminent figure in track and field in the 1990s. For much of the decade he was virtually unbeaten in the long sprints—the 200-meter and 400-meter races—and at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta he became the first man to win gold ...
Four times Olympic gold medal-winner, Michael Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Considered to be one of the greatest sprinters in the history of track and field, Johnson is known for his consistent ability to perform under pressure.
📺 Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action ️ https://go.olympics.com/watch Michael Johnson became the only man in history to win the 200m and the 400m ...
Michael Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. In the 1990s, the four-time Olympic gold medallist dominated the 200m and 400m, going an incredible seven years undefeated in the latter.
Jul 20, 2016 · Michael Johnson achieved a historic double-double that's remembered as much for his iconic gold cleats as the performance itself.
3 days ago · Michael Johnson: No more comparisons with Usain Bolt. Since Usain Bolt retired athletics fans have been looking for someone to emulate his status in the sport.. As two of the most high-profile sprinters currently competing, Noah Lyles and Richardson would be at the top of that list, but Johnson feels comparisons are pointless.
The current world and American record holder in the 200 and 400 meters, Michael Johnson became the first man in history to win both those events at the same Olympics in 1996 at Atlanta. He became the only man to repeat as Olympic 400m champion when he won the gold in 2000.
Oct 30, 2023 · EL PAÍS spoke with the four-time Olympic champion and former 200m and 400m world record holder, who suffered a stroke and today works for inclusion in sports.