Short distance running is a sport used in competitions and olympiads. There are famous winners, rivalries, and certain standards. Who is runner Michael Johnson? Read on.
Runner Michael Johnson - Biography
The future world sports star was born on September 13, 1967 in the United States (Dallas, Texas). His family was large and not rich by average standards. During his school years, Michael showed himself excellently in exams and additional studies, wore large glasses and behaved very intelligently.
Sports standards in his youth were given to him simply, and he had no equal among his peers. At local competitions in the city, he more and more raised the bar, gaining victories.
The main event in my life was my acquaintance with a very promising coach Clyde Hart. It was he who influenced the later life and career of Michael Johnson. hard training and admission to high school paid off.
In 1986, the athlete set a national record in the 200 meter race. After him, he received an invitation to participate in the Olympic Games, but did not use it due to his injury. After only a few months of a recovery period, Michael was able to continue his journey to Olympus.
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Michael Johnson's sports career
Hard work and diligence have made Michael Johnson one of the most prominent runners in the history of world sports. Born strong and hardy (growth in adulthood is 1 meter 83 centimeters, weight 77 kilograms), he was easily given the first steps in sports.
Already from school, it was clear that the boy has great potential and opportunities to achieve great heights. Thanks to his youthful active life and acquaintance with the coach, he was able to show his abilities and show the world a new face.
While health allowed (the athlete suffered several serious injuries), the athlete was able to overcome all the obstacles and obstacles on the way to the goal. A few years later, nevertheless, a desire came to leave the world sports arena and take up his personal life (by that time, Michael had missed several competitions due to the disqualification of the team, as well as poisoning).
The experience gained during all this time was not in vain. The athlete is happy to share it with aspiring runners.
The beginning of professional sports
It was professional sports that brought the athlete his first significant victory in the competition. Training began in high school and became more intense and difficult. The program was designed for several months in advance.
The most active day was Monday, when the athlete gave all the best to the limit. He was the first to use a unique tactic. When running, his body leaned forward, and his steps were small in size. This style helped to make a professional career and become a famous person (many coaches then denied the positive impact of this way of running).
Early workouts included proper nutrition, daily outdoor exercise, and strength training and warm-ups. The main key elements were endurance, motivation and willpower.
But, even the professional program and the advice of the trainers did not save me from injury (dislocations, sprains). Michael Johnson understood perfectly well that a young organism will endure everything. After 30 years, a decline in activity began, which led to the end of a brilliant career. It was early exercise that helped to achieve success.
Sports achivments
Michael Johnson graduated from Baylor University with excellent grades and results.
This was followed by:
- winning a Goodwill competition in the United States;
- winning a race in Japan;
- double victory award in St. Petersburg.
- was twice awarded the highest award - the Jesse Owens Prize.
The total number of victories is over 50.
Among them:
- 9 gold medals for victories at the world championships;
- more than a dozen wins at city and regional competitions.
Participation in the Olympic Games
The athlete is a five-time Olympic short-distance winner. This is 1992 - relay race 4: 400 meters, 1996 - section of 200 meters and 400 meters, 2000 - section of 400 meters and relay race 4: 400 meters.
These victories brought the athlete worldwide fame and glory. Only in 2008, his personal records could be broken by a new record holder - Usain Bolt. And the indicators for the 400-meter lasted until 2016.
Life after the end of a sports career
After numerous victories, Michael decided to end his sports career (approximately after winning in 2000 in Sydney). In adulthood, he decided to devote himself to family and helping young athletes. The BBC has recruited the former world record holder as a sports commentator.
In addition to work, there were articles in the local newspaper and counseling for juniors. A few years later, thanks to the support of the family, Michael Johnson started a company. It is still valid to this day.
In 2018, the athlete suffered a stroke. Today, all ailments are over after professional treatment and medical supervision. His life is no longer in danger.
Michael Johnson's personal life
The personal life of the athlete, unlike many others, was successful. He has a wife and 2 children. He is an exemplary husband and father, a family man. Living with his family in sunny California in the United States, he consults young athletes and also conducts training.
Also Michael Johnson conducts various video trainings on national television. In them, he conveys the accumulated experience, skills and abilities, which attracts a large audience of viewers. After retiring from the big sport, he opened a company specializing in preparing citizens for competitions and bringing them to the world stage.
Michael Johnson rightfully earned a place of honor among the outstanding athletes with world records. This is a purposeful, hardy and very hardworking person. Its indicators are the numbers on which future athletes will not only rely, but also which entered the world statistics on sprinting.
