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Michael Johnson
| American sprinter Date of Birth: 13.09.1967 Country: USA |
Biography of Michael Johnson
Michael Duane Johnson, a former American sprinter, is considered one of the fastest men in the world.
Michael johnson biography track and field
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Johnson started his career in athletics at the age of 10. He continued to develop his sporting talents while studying at Baylor University, where he won several championships at the NCAA level.
By the time Johnson graduated in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in business, he had already become the first athlete to be a world champion in both the 200-meter and 400-meter distances.
He further solidified his position in the athletic world when he became the world champion in the 200-meter race in Tokyo in 1991, defeating the silver medalist by a record-breaking 0.33 seconds.
In 1992, just two weeks before the Olympics, Johnson and his agent fell seriously ill after dining at a Spanish restaurant.
As a result, Johnson's performance