• Michael Johnson is a retired 9-time World Champion American sprinter, holding several world records and winner of five Olympic gold medals.

  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: September 13, 1967 in Dallas Texas
    2. Retired: 2000
    3. Peak speed of 25 mph
    4. Holds 24 of the top 50 and 7 of the top 10 400m track performances
    5. Nickname: "Duck" (upright running style)
    6. Only sprinter to ever break 20 seconds for the 200 and 44 seconds for the 400
    7. Contracted food poisoning during 1992 Olympic Games; won Gold Medal with 4x400 relay team
    8. Holds current Baylor University records in six events
    9. Ran in Nike gold shoes made of Zytel, weighing 30g

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