Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13, 1967) is a retired American sprinter who became Olympic Champion four times, and World Champion eight times in the span of his career. [2]

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.

Mar 11, 2024 · After first owning the nickname of “The Duck” because of his unusual gait, Johnson skyrocketed to fame through his incomparable journey of 58 undefeated races in the 400m …

Apr 11, 2025 · 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 ...

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.

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Jun 27, 2018 · JOHNSON, Michael (b. 13 September 1967 in Dallas, Texas), track and field short-distance runner who was considered the fastest man in the world after his world record–shattering 200-meter and 400-meter races in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Michael Johnson is a Hall of Fame track and field star, universally recognized as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships across his career, and held world and Olympic records in both the 200m and 400m races.

📺 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 gold medals at a single Olympics at...

1 day ago · Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which features some of the world's biggest track stars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Gabby Thomas, recently announced two major changes in the league's ...