I had already been into my professional career for six years and had not won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. There was a tremendous amount of pressure going into 1996 to get it done. Michael Johnson amountcareergold Change image and share on social
As an athlete, I was never really comfortable with being a celebrity. Michael Johnson athletecelebritycomfortable Change image and share on social
Difficult as it was to hear, slavery has benefited descendants like me - I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us. Michael Johnson athleticbenefitdescendant Change image and share on social
They don't give you gold medals for beating somebody. They give you gold medals for beating everybody. Michael Johnson beatgivegold Change image and share on social
I work hard to improve myself as a person - as a father, as a husband, as a manager. I'm always on that mission. Michael Johnson fatherhardhusband Change image and share on social
As an athlete, I'd average four hours a day. It doesn't sound like a lot when some people say they're training for 10 hours, but theirs includes lunch, massage and breaks. My four hours was packed with work. Michael Johnson athleteaveragebreak share on social
I don't always do a lot of predicting, but, when I get a really strong feeling about something, I will tell people. Michael Johnson feltlotpeople Change image and share on social
All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it's impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn't left an imprint through the generations. Michael Johnson athletebelievedescend Change image and share on social
Opting for gold shoes could have been considered downright cocky, but I was confident and never doubted my ability to deliver gold medals to match my shimmering footwear. Michael Johnson abilitycockyconfident Change image and share on social
