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Michael Johnson

American sprinter · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1967 · age 59

Michael Duane Johnson is an American sprinter who became Olympic Champion four times, and World Champion eight times in the span of his career. 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. He also once held the world's best time in the 300 m.

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1999World Athlete of the YearAward1996Associated Press Athlete of the YearAwardL'Équipe Champion of ChampionsAwardWorld Athlete of the YearAward1967Born13 September 1967

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World Athlete of the Year1999
World Athlete of the Year1996
L'Équipe Champion of Champions1996
Associated Press Athlete of the Year1996

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Johnson is generally considered one of the greatest and most consistent sprinters in the history of track and field.

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Born 1967 · age 59

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