Claim to Fame: In 1996 he became the first man to win the Olympic 200/400 double
Honors/Records:
1991 World Champion (200 meters)
1992 Olympic Champion (4x400 meter relay)
1993 USA Champion (400 meters)
1993 World Champion (400 meters)
1993 World Champion (4x400 meter relay)
1995 World Champion (200 meters)
1995 World Champion (400 meters)
1996 Olympic and World Champion (200 meters)
1996 Olympic and World Champion (400 meters)
1997 World Champion (400 meters)
1999 World Champion (400 meters)
1999 World Champion (4x400 meter relay)
Olympics Experience: Three Olympics
Nickname/Origin: Michael Johnson is nicknamed "The Duck" for his running style |