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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

You often here “When preparation meets opportunity”. This was that moment!

This Day In Sports Clips

@TDISportsClips

9 months

August 1, 1996: Michael Johnson ( @MJGold ) 🇺🇸 breaks the world record and wins the gold🥇in the 200M at the Olympics in Atlanta.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

A year ago today I was unable to walk having suffered a stroke. Thanks to the mindset learned as an Olympian, 2 months later I was back running! Today I’m thankful to my family, friends, fans, and @mjp360 for the incredible support! #strokesurvivor #health #Olympics #motivation

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Michael Johnson

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4 years

On this day 24 years ago I completed the historic 200/400 double and broke the 200m world record. Very proud to have realized this dream! And today I can still fit in the uniform!!!😁

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Thanks to all of the @BBCSport audience. I appreciate all the compliments! 🙏🏾 This was a tough one for us. To answer the question why I choose to work for BBC. I like to team with the best!

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Michael Johnson

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3 years

Putting this to rest! Winning ANY Olympic🏅 is incredible. I was always favored for 🥇 so 🥈🥉 would be disappointing. But if I were a projected finalist,🥉 is a win! Don’t listen to people whose only sport is stirring up shit. Regardless how many followers they have. #Olympics

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

BULLSHIT!

James Melville 🚜

@JamesMelville

2 years

Two sporting icons. Two different eras. But there is one huge similarity between Muhammad Ali and Novak Djokovic. They stuck to their principles even when the world was trying to shut them down. They have both transcended sport with their bravery when under fire.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Hit 54 this week. What I’ve learned so far. My family is everything. Your decisions determine your success and your failure. Self discovery pays extraordinary dividends. Preparation, preparation, preparation! Luck helps but don’t wait for it.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

What the hell is happening? Do I need to get on a plane and come over there? WTF?!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

Two years ago today I found myself in the hospital having suffered a serious stroke. Unable to walk or stand. I was initially afraid and angry. In this picture I’m smiling because I knew I’d walk again due to the love and support of my wife, my family, friends, and fans. 🙏🏾

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

Some more amazing athleticism from from @Neeraj_chopra1 🎥 @ShaunDPickering

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

6 years

A month ago today I suffered a stroke. I could not walk. Doctors said only time will tell if I will recover or to what degree. Its been grueling work but made a full recovery, re-learned how to walk and today doing agility drills! Thanks for the messages of encouragement! 🙏🏾

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

When n #Dublin gotta have a @GuinnessIreland

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

Laid my role model to rest today. He worked hard to provide for his family and knew the most valuable thing he could provide was life lessons. Hard work, responsibly, and always have a plan! He preferred me in the 400 over the 200 was his only flaw! 😆 RIP Dad. I love you.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

I have no idea what this is or who he is. Some of it I have no idea what he’s even saying. But this sounds awesome!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

FIVE🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 100m World Championship titles! Unbelievable! @realshellyannfp

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

A man very proudly came up to me today with this picture on his phone to tell me he was my biggest fan.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

#Olympics over. Now I can relax and celebrate! This Old Fashioned is my #OlympicGold

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

He’s a javelin thrower! Olympic champion javelin thrower, but a javelin thrower. With sprinter/jumper movement! Video: @beau_throws

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Think I might be done watching @F1 until they replace stewards and race control with actual fair rules that are enforced consistently.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Calling someone The GOAT 🐐 has quickly gone from meaning Greatest of All Time to “I really like this athlete.” At least on Twitter.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

27 years ago today! This moment just before a 19 second race will determine my place in history. What am I thinking in this moment? #PerformanceMindset

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

4 years ago today. Thankful! #Stroke #Survivor

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

This is powerful! Stop waiting for it to get easier. Learn to handle hard better!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 months

On this day at the Athletics World Championships 1999 I finally broke the WR I had been chasing for 6 years!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

At my son’s school parent sports day I was long retired and some of the parents were younger than me. Increased risk of “I’m John and I just beat Michael Johnson in a race.” Nope!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Gentle reminder to Twitter users. An opinion is an opinion. Everything isn’t binary. 2 things can be right. 2 people can be great. Praise for one person isn’t criticism of another. A comparison isn’t a diss. Some things aren’t worthy of an angry reply. But if you must. Carry on.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Okay. If you do nothing else today. Watch this kid!

Emmanuel Acho

@EmmanuelAcho

2 years

Video of the day for my track followers!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

There can be no more complaints or excuses that track “needs more personalities” Two of the most dynamic individuals in the sport are now the world’s fastest!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

How I’m feeling today! #Election2020results #bidenharis2020 #winning

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Thanks to all the @BBCSport team working behind the scenes to make me look good! 🙏🏾

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

I’m not understanding @nbc not interviewing @FastElaine after running 10.54! I understand interviewing @itskerrii since, let’s be honest, she was a major part of the story. But this is kind of ridiculous! #Prefontaine

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

25 years ago today met the great Michael Schumacher. Traded champion tips, exchanged signed spikes for a signed helmet and presented the trophy for his win at Spa. My first ever @F1 race. I’ve attended at least one almost every year since! Thanks for the reminder @TheBishF1

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Great catching up with @adam_peaty with @chrishoy talking gold medals and good food!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

Said it before. I believe Omanyala will be the first African to win a 100m World Champs medal. His muscular structure provides tremendous power but do any coaches or sport science experts out there think it could become a limiting factor in his ability to sprint efficiently?

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

Happy Birthday to me! 🤣 53 years today. #birthdayboy #fabulous

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

19 seconds from now you will either be the Olympic Champion or you won’t! At this moment you will either wish you had treated every day of training as an opportunity to be prepared, or you will be thankful that you did! That applies not only to sport! #BeReady #Tokyo2020

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

It’s been 3 years since I suffered a serious stroke that left me unable to walk. I am grateful for everyday, the road to recovery that brought me back to feeling like myself @mjp360 , and my family and friends who never left my side. #StrokeSurvivor

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

This is an interesting tweet sent on the day we see the women in Tokyo running blazing fast times in the prelims to making the women’s 100 final look like it could be one of the greatest with who’s here.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

So many kind words yesterday! Recovery was difficult. I’m no stranger to hard work. But this required me to accept being physically weak and allowing others to help me. With support, a winning mindset, AND a willingness to confront our own shortcomings we can overcome anything!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Me too! Proud of you!

Noah Lyles, OLY

@LylesNoah

2 years

I’m framing this One! 2 fastest Americans ever!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

10 months

They won’t catch him. His technique is far superior. First step quickness, great use of arms, turnover, and drive phase was🔥🔥🔥

Lance🇱🇨

@KangLRG

10 months

Bro was walking like he had that plan already in motion

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

I skipped class to watch this. Still the greatest 4x1 anchor I’ve ever seen. Evelyn Ashford!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

I have loved every minute of tuning into the @Olympics commenting with my colleagues here in London @BBCSport . It takes a lot of dedication and determination to be on this global stage. I am blown away by all the success and achievements. #ClosingCeremony #TeamUSA #TeamGB

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

Apology starting with “If I offended anyone” is no apology. But this is Tiger. Never been a leader and he’s Teflon. Still heralded after all the mistakes so he’s learned nothing. Media focus always on miraculous recovery. Never why the need for recovery.

Tiger Woods Apologizes for Tampon Prank With Justin Thomas

Tiger Woods handed Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during Thursday’s round. Backlash to the joke prompted an apology Friday.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

Position for the next 9 days.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 months

For decades people have said track isn’t dying. This continually repeated means two things. 1) Track obviously will never die! 2) Impending death isn’t the problem. Not thriving is the problem. World Champs every 2 years & Olympics every 4, always great regardless of location.…

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

I remember this so clearly. The love and support Derek’s dad had for his son was on full display in front of the world in that difficult moment. Condolences to Derek and his family.

The Olympic Games

@Olympics

2 years

Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim. Together, they brought us one of the most inspirational moments in Olympic history. ❤️

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Still can’t believe track still makes athletes attach paper bibs with safety pins onto their uniform. I also said this in 2004!!!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Gotta talk to BBC about some healthy snack options!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Super proud of this young lady! Showing how it’s done in this very difficult sport! Congratulations @dinaashersmith #Doha2019 #IAAFDoha2019 #IAAFWorldAthleticsChampionships

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

The race when I learned how to deliver my best under pressure. Top 3 go to the Olympics. Race was hot! Olympic champions & World record holders. And I’m stuck out in Lane 8. The lesson: Impenetrable focus only on what you control. Anything else is a distraction.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

3 takeaways from #IAAFDoha2019 1) Doha was a mistake. Not good for athletes or growing the sport. 2) Fans growing even more frustrated with doping. But this sport leads others in catching & punishing cheats. 3) Athlete performance & level of competition in this sport is amazing!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

This guy! Amazing. Enough said! @EliudKipchoge

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Thanks for all the kind words of support everyone. Great to be back on @BBCSport

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

25 years ago today. After 6 years of trying to break the 200m world record I finally broke it. I thought I had the day before having run 19.70 but the wind was above the allowable. This was a goal achieved. But I wasn’t content. There would be much more to come! #olympics

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 years

Congratulations @WaydeDreamer to you and your coach! Well done and deserved. Olympic Gold and World record. I know the feeling! #Rio2016

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

The world legend is probably used too often. Dick Fosbury was a true LEGEND! He changed an entire event forever with a technique that looked crazy at the time but the result made it the standard.

CITIUS MAG

@CitiusMag

1 year

RIP to the man who changed the high jump forever – Dick Fosbury. He became a legend at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games when he unveiled his revolutionary “Fosbury Flop” to win high jump gold and clear an Olympic record height. News ⤵️

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

This would never happen in a truly professional sport!

@MikeOkinyi HSC

@MikeOkinyi

2 years

JUST IN: ⁦ @Ferdiomanyala ⁩ heading to oregon at 6pm. He will arrive 2hrs 40 mins before his race. Just interviews him....Good luck champ, you will make it!!!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

10 months

This contrast is amazing. Shericka advantage is power. Sha’Carri advantage is speed. Speed won today. Sha’Carri starts getting a better start with that speed and she’s going to be very difficult to beat. By anyone!

NBC Olympics & Paralympics

@NBCOlympics

10 months

The newly crowned U.S. national champion Sha'Carri Richardson clocks 10.76 to run away with the victory in the women's 100m at #SilesiaDL .

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

The alarms were sounded for four years. Republicans ignored them. Many in the media ignored them and normalized dangerous behavior. Sadly, today it all came to be. Shameful! This president and his supporters. Shame on you! And take responsibility!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

10 months

😂 True!!

Super 70s Sports

@Super70sSports

10 months

Remember when Edwin Moses was a sweet hurdling bastard? Motherfucker won 122 races in a row jumping over shit while looking like a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. We were witnesses.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

11 years married to this wonderful woman! She is my EVERYTHING! Happy Anniversary!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Doing what we do best. Angelo gets the vibe. We chillin poolside! #Mydawg #AMansBestFriend #Dog

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 months

True! Jamaica has a population less than 3m, yet the best sprint factory in the world. There’s nobody in the sport who’s not obsessed and impressed!

Nizyz

@Nizyz1

8 months

@MJGold You are so obsessed with Jamaica 🇯🇲 😂😂😂😂

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Notice anything different amongst the BBC snack options today?

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

As a commentator my job is to comment. In questioning the times of 28 athletes (not 1 athlete) by wondering if the timing system malfunctioned, I was attacked, accused of racism, and of questioning the talent of an athlete I respect and predicted to win. Unacceptable. I move on.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Enjoyed the visit with @SpursOfficial yesterday. Best of luck this season!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

Fake confidence will collapse on you in the moment of truth. Be sure your confidence is built on a strong base of true belief and preparation.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

52 years ago. Tommie Smith and John Carlos used their platform for racial equality. Two of my favorite athletes and heroes. This is my favorite sports photograph of all time! #BlackLivesMetter #Olympics

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

#Omanyala made it through. Great effort. But it’s usually Day 2 when the real travel fatigue sets in. Hopefully he can overcome it. Will be difficult.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 months

I’ve been a track athlete and now a sports pundit and commentator for 23 years. Always been a track fan!

Tony

@TonyL_01

8 months

Watch Dame Denise Lewis and Michael Johnson reaction as Great Britain's Josh Kerr wins gold in the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships 2023. Brilliant. Congratulations to Josh Kerr. You are a World Champion.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

I’m hearing many athletes unable to get into the US due to visa issues. I’m sure we’ll found out in the coming days the extent of this issue. But if it’s true…DAMN!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Name a more entertaining athlete…from any sport!

Vala Afshar

@ValaAfshar

2 years

To be remembered, be the best and put a smile on people’s faces

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

7 months

This how I feel sometimes when I see people running! But unlike this horse, I resist the instinct. 😂

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

9 months

Never seen anything like this in all my years in this sport! Two Dutch athletes fall 5 meters from winning gold. One immediately after the other! Crazy!

European Athletics

@EuroAthletics

9 months

The cruellest of nights for the Netherlands. 😢💔 #WorldAthleticsChamps

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

7 years

Bolt probably one year too many. Sad to see him go down in his final race. Personally I think he has been amazing for the sport. #Respect

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

My records are dwindling. I’m good with it! Who will break the remaining ones? 200 WR - Bolt ‘08 400 WR - Van Nierkirk ‘16 200 AR - Lyles ‘22 400 AR - ❓ 200 & 400 WCh Gold - ❓ 200 & 400 Oly Gold- ❓

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Another race, another Gold. 25 years ago today, I broke the world record in the 200M and completed the historic 200/400 double at the 1996 Atlanta @Olympics Games. #OlympicGames #Olympics #Tokyo2020 #Tokyo2021 #GoForGold

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

RIP Legend!

AW

@AthleticsWeekly

1 year

For the first 72 years at the Olympic Games, athletes jumped forwards in the high jump 🏃 Then, at Mexico 1968, Dick Fosbury came along with his "Fosbury flop" and changed the sport forever 🙌

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

19 seconds from now you'll be Olympic Champion or you won't. You'll ask "Have I done everything possible to be ready?" You'll wish you had taken every day as an opportunity to be prepared, or you'll be confident because you did! #Preparation It's not just for Olympic finals!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

I’ve know this about @GabbyLogan for years!

Dan Richardson

@danrichardson

2 years

@GabbyLogan with unimaginable power #SixNations

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

What's the difference between an average athlete and a world class one? #Data . I spoke to @Qlik ’s @JoeDosSantos about the fundamental role #data has played in my career on and off the track in #DataBrilliant

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

To excel at anything, preparation is everything!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Just wow!

World Athletics

@WorldAthletics

5 years

This is amazing ❤️

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Track is hard! Only 1 major championship per year. Major earning opportunities based on that 1 championship. No “best of”series. Survive elimination from prelims to final. No timeouts. No quarters. No halves.Gun goes off. You succeed or you don’t. #WCHOregon22

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

Wow!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Athletic apparel companies design sleek fast uniforms for the fastest humans in the world. And they’re required to attach a piece of paper to it with safety pins! Crazy!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

7 years

While the focus is on the bigger names in the 200 tonight watch these two. Jereem Richards 🇹🇹 and Ramil Guliyev 🇹🇷

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

To be clear unfortunately Devon Allen was robbed because of an antiquated World Athletics rule, not by the officials. Officials can’t just decide in the moment to disregard a rule violation even if it’s a stupid and unfair rule. WA need to change the rule!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

Great picture! These two greats play the same sport! Makes the sport unique but also explains why it’s so difficult to market!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

4 years

20 Years later! 43.18 World Record. 1999 World Championships Seville, Spain.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

1 year

Hiking Will Rogers State Park. DTLA in the background. Best wife, best son, best dog! Best life!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

This is crazy! The US Olympic team is the most difficult team in the world to make in one event! This kid not just made the team in two technically different events. But he won them both!!!! #TokyoOlympics #TeamUSA

SEC Network

@SECNetwork

3 years

INCREDIBLE 👏 @jaay_jumps After winning both events at the Olympic trials, JuVaughn Harrison will compete in Tokyo in the long 𝐚𝐧𝐝 high jump. The last athlete to do that? Jim Thorpe, more than 100 years ago.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

10 months

This picture has always amazed me. 1988 Seoul Olympic 100m final. Ben Johnson - Carl Lewis showdown. Carl is actually looking at Ben. The race video shows Carl look over at Ben 3 times.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Wow! @kwarholm 45.94! That’s breaking his own world record by .76 seconds. One of the most impressive performances ever in the history of the sport! #Olympics #OlympicGames

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

8 months

This is how you wait to learn your fate in the “q” room!

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

3 years

Here we go! Thrilled to be back with these two! @RealDeniseLewis @J_Ennis @BBCSport #Olympics #Olympics2020

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 years

This perfectly illustrates my college career on my way to professional and Olympic success. And almost any road to success.

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

2 months

I’m hella confused!

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

2 months

Kylian Mbappe has clocked an estimated speed of 10.9 seconds over 100m 💨 That's just over a second slower than Usain Bolt's world record 😳 #UCL

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Michael Johnson

@MJGold

5 years

Thanks @usatf I was in the best 400 shape of my life going into this race. The execution was not perfect but good enough. I wanted sub 43. Key to this record was getting up to race pace in the first 60 meters quicker than I ever had before. One of my proudest moments!

USATF

@usatf

5 years

#OnThisDay in 1999: Already the world record holder at 200m, @MJGold took down Butch Reynolds’ 11-year old mark in the 400m (43.29), clocking a new world record of 43.18 at the World Championships in Seville, Spain. It was his 4th straight World title in the 400. 🎥 @iaaforg

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