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 …

Dec 31, 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 ...

Mar 11, 2024 · It’s impossible to overlook the contributions of Team USA's legendary sprinter Michael Johnson. After first owning the nickname of “The Duck” because of his unusual gait, Johnson skyrocketed to...

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.

Michael Jay Johnson (August 8, 1944 – July 25, 2017) was an American pop, country, and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best remembered for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue".

This page details the career achievements of American track & field athlete Michael Johnson. Over the course of his career, Johnson consistently dominated his events, winning almost every time he took to the track.

Jun 27, 2018 · Michael Johnson. 1967-American track and field athlete. The first man ever to win both 200-meter and 400-meter dashes at the same world championship, Michael Johnson is considered by many the greatest combined 200/400 sprinter who ever lived. One of the most colorful competitors at the Summer Olympic Games of 1992, 1996, and 2000, Johnson ...

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.

Aug 26, 2024 · When Michael Johnson settled into his starting blocks for the men’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Seville 25 years ago, there was not just the familiar glint of gold about him.

The first male runner of the 20th century to rank first in the world in both the 200-meter and 400-meter events was Michael Johnson, who redefined modern track through his mastery of the combined long sprint.