Michael Johnson Breaks 200m & 400m Olympic Records - Atlanta 1996 Olympics

Michael Johnson became the only man in history to win the 200m and the 400m gold medals at a single Olympics at the Atlanta Games in 1996.

Johnson set Olympic record times in both events (19.32 in the 200m and 43.49 in the 400m) as he took both gold medals.
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[coolyoutuber]

Golden shoe, Unique running style. This guy was the childhood hero for most of 80s kids.

[rajnet]

Usain Bolt may be the greatest but this performance of Michael Johnson still gives me goosebumps even after 20 years!!!

[donovandrayton]

He was a legend. Under 44 seconds 22 times! Simply a fantastic athlete.

[rogerallagan]

Michael Johnson still has the most unique technique while running..body upright, head held back, chest wide front, only his arms and legs moving..and his trademark golden shoes..legend.

[barochoc]

I never get tired of watching Johnsons races. He was such a classy & humble athlete. Will always be one of the all time greats for me. 

[kalebc]

Here after Noah Lyles broke the 200m American record. Amazing that it stood for that long, a true testament to Johnson’s greatness. Imagine what he could have done with modern training

[JxmyHighroller]

Michael Johnson, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson lol

[malbowz]

Michael Johnson is still my all-time favorite track star.

[kennedywof]

whats` up with MJ`s...???
Michael jackson, Michael Jordan now Michael Johnson
...ALL ARE LEGENDS IN SOMETHING

[jojomines]

Haters will always hate. Just give them their props. All athletes worked hard to get where they are.

[vasunair]

Michael Johnson was a top great athlete and now wonderful commentator and analyst and whom I always love to watch and listen to. Hope he continues to be always part of BBC panel of commentators and analysts.

[bailinnumberguy]

Ran :19.32 when the WR was :19.66. Unbelievable.

[tomspreadbury]

I don't think enough people are appreciating that usually sprinting world records (with the exception of Flo Jo and this one) are normally marginal improvements less than 0.05 of a second. This guy destroyed the WR a magnitude of 7x that

[barbarabrant]

I loved the way he stared down the track before the race, like a calculated death stare. He’s my favorite track star!!

[atassili]

My name is Michael Johnson and I literally ran the 400 because of him in 8th grade I ran it in 1:06 and my coach said I'd never live up to my name and I kept believing and wanting to be as great as he was...by my senior year in high school I had a PR of 46.8 and had won state in the Open 400 twice and won state in the 4x400 three times....he was and is my inspiration, although I never got as fast as him I still tried to live up to his greatness and it brought out the best in me and yeah he's by far my favorite athlete by far, don't give up on your dreams and also strive to be Elite!!!!

[G]

So glad to see dearest Michael commenting once again on our UK screens (European Indoor Athletics) - love him to bits.

Glad to see he has made a speedy recovery from the mini strike. God bless him and his loved ones. A true legend😘

[xavierantoine]

I am from Mexico city and remember these moments, I remember my childhood. Michael Johnson a LEGEND!!!!

[lukemontgomery]

His body is literally completely still for the whole race, its insane!

[poppamic]

The guy is a true legend 👑 So lucky that he's on BBC Olympics. We're lucky to have him

[ThanosSofroniou]

His legs run so fast that his head couldn't catch up