Michael is such a humble guy. You never saw him preening after a big win. He knew he was great, but he never flaunted his greatness in front of others. When Usain Bolt broke his world record at the 200, Michael was the first guy to jump up and celebrate. That’s the mark of a true champion - his humility.
How this guy is not on the list of top 100 sportsmen of all time is unbelievable,this athlete /sportsmen did all this greatness for a long sustained period of time but I suppose athletics does not get the recognition it deserves ,theres no money in the sport but being the best sportsman should be based on your God given talent and athletic ability not on the popularity of the sport
@@trackandfieldnews9122 cause someone ran faster than him with people pushing him better training and shoes doesn't mean that person is better.. MJ has 2x as many sub 44 than wade. How many golds does mj have?
For sure his stats in the 400M will not be surpassed for decades. Maybe never. 9 years undefeated for 58 races. And 22 times under 44 seconds. To put this in context. No other 400M runner has even been under 44 seconds 10 times.
I still remember watching the Atlanta games live with my brothers in Austin. Summer break. Great summer. Great Olympics. One of the greatest track runners of all time. I still get goose bumps watching those runs on TH-cam. Thank you, Michael Johnson!
Michael Johnson’s upright running style also meant he was able to recruit his accessory breathing muscles to maximum efficiency & this helped him to stay relaxed under pressure. Most other successful runners stay upright if you look at their tapes on TH-cam. He’s a legend.
I remember being in college walking thru campus one day, I was at the bookstore and saw him on the cover of a Sports Illustrated, thats the first time I heard of him and started to follow him, damn that was a while ago.
It sucks that athletes of all generations don’t all have the same technology available. The close up they did of his spikes made them look so flat compared to the insane spike technology today. Interesting to see if prime Michael Johnson could have touched 42 in 2021
That's not feasible or realistic. Your body is the original technology. Jesse Owens nearly 90 years ago knew exactly what he needed to do to run his fastest on those old cinder tracks. They knew about ground contact time and that you wanted to get off the ground as quickly as possible. 10.3 is crazy fast on those tracks. The fastest sprinters of today can't match those times on those tracks in those old running shoes they wore back then (Andre Degrasse tried and was slower by about a full second and he was a 9.9 guy at the time).
Honestly, Michael Johnson's era is the only time the 400m felt exciting and I think it's _because_ of his 200m dominance. He was able to carry that excitement over to a typically less explosive race. Nowadays, of course I check the 400m races out but there's just not as much excitement around them.
Great Podcast guys. I used to love watching MJ run. Still remember taping his 1996 Atlanta 200m on VHS at my grandma's house. I also remember arguing with my friends in the school cafeteria about whether or not he was gonna beat Donovan Bailey in that 150m. But did he just say his PB in the 100m was 10.07? If that's true, how was he gonna beat Donovan Bailey over 150m? He must have been really skeptical about taking on that race.
@@devint5943 he is and that’s why bolt always acknowledge MJ with respect and admiration, Bolt is also a class act he saved the world of track and field, got the whole world watching and loving the sport again, and also inspired generations.
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Michael is such a humble guy. You never saw him preening after a big win. He knew he was great, but he never flaunted his greatness in front of others. When Usain Bolt broke his world record at the 200, Michael was the first guy to jump up and celebrate. That’s the mark of a true champion - his humility.
I mean Michael did celebrate after he broke the wr at the time
Great interviewer. Asks question and does not interrupt.
After reading his biography I'm sure he's one of the smartest sprinters of all time. He's a very analytical guy.
Where did you read it from?
It is such a pleasure to hear Michael Johnson speak. So eloquent.
🙄😏
How this guy is not on the list of top 100 sportsmen of all time is unbelievable,this athlete /sportsmen did all this greatness for a long sustained period of time but I suppose athletics does not get the recognition it deserves ,theres no money in the sport but being the best sportsman should be based on your God given talent and athletic ability not on the popularity of the sport
What a great interview. Michael Johnson views track as a science.
Man... Father Time! Michael Johnson is still one of the greatest to ever do it
The man looks old with the silly white beard. Nawwwwww!!!
@@Revolver1981 Yeah, He'll look 10 years younger next time he's working with the BBC.
He is the 400m GOAT
Stephen Williams not anymore
@@trackandfieldnews9122 cause someone ran faster than him with people pushing him better training and shoes doesn't mean that person is better.. MJ has 2x as many sub 44 than wade. How many golds does mj have?
My favorite sprinter of all time😎
For sure his stats in the 400M will not be surpassed for decades. Maybe never. 9 years undefeated for 58 races. And 22 times under 44 seconds. To put this in context. No other 400M runner has even been under 44 seconds 10 times.
I still remember watching the Atlanta games live with my brothers in Austin. Summer break. Great summer. Great Olympics. One of the greatest track runners of all time. I still get goose bumps watching those runs on TH-cam. Thank you, Michael Johnson!
He is a born warrior: When others become nervous und uncomfortable, he builds up and gets on adrenalin.
This guys brilliant how he explained his technique .
What a spokesman a humble man and and an inspiration
Michael Johnson’s upright running style also meant he was able to recruit his accessory breathing muscles to maximum efficiency & this helped him to stay relaxed under pressure. Most other successful runners stay upright if you look at their tapes on TH-cam. He’s a legend.
Never knew that one of the fastest sprinters of all time was also so intelligent. Thanks for sharing this video.
The best runner!! He was my favorite as a kid, growing-up. I became one of the top 5 runners in the entire Army, because of this guy...
One of my favorite, and most interesting people of all time. Methodical Michael.
legend
i am jamaican but michael johnson will always be my favorite
A highly intelligent and analytical man.
MICHAEL JOHNSON USA 🇺🇸 & WORLD 🌎 ICON.❤
This was my hero growing up
Excellent interview with one of the greats. 👏👏💖💖
I remember being in college walking thru campus one day, I was at the bookstore and saw him on the cover of a Sports Illustrated, thats the first time I heard of him and started to follow him, damn that was a while ago.
This is great
This man knows sprinting science like no other.
Love Michael Johnson! High school hero!
Thank u man for those great days. I think ur the best off my timeline in my life. 😊
Micheal Johnson the greatest 400m runner of all time
It sucks that athletes of all generations don’t all have the same technology available. The close up they did of his spikes made them look so flat compared to the insane spike technology today. Interesting to see if prime Michael Johnson could have touched 42 in 2021
That's not feasible or realistic. Your body is the original technology. Jesse Owens nearly 90 years ago knew exactly what he needed to do to run his fastest on those old cinder tracks. They knew about ground contact time and that you wanted to get off the ground as quickly as possible. 10.3 is crazy fast on those tracks. The fastest sprinters of today can't match those times on those tracks in those old running shoes they wore back then (Andre Degrasse tried and was slower by about a full second and he was a 9.9 guy at the time).
A bad man!! A pioneer in the sport.
Awesome interview great insights to the great man.
What an inspiration this man is.
Honestly, Michael Johnson's era is the only time the 400m felt exciting and I think it's _because_ of his 200m dominance. He was able to carry that excitement over to a typically less explosive race. Nowadays, of course I check the 400m races out but there's just not as much excitement around them.
He is so calm and wise.
Agreed. Let's see what Norman can bring to the table this week
Amazing! Thank you for doing this video!!
Genius
The best
I think he forgot about Valerie Brisco-Hooks. She won the 200m and 400m at the same Olympics.
he didn't forget I believe his sport is MEN racing?
amazing
Word to mother!!!!💪
Great Podcast guys. I used to love watching MJ run. Still remember taping his 1996 Atlanta 200m on VHS at my grandma's house. I also remember arguing with my friends in the school cafeteria about whether or not he was gonna beat Donovan Bailey in that 150m. But did he just say his PB in the 100m was 10.07? If that's true, how was he gonna beat Donovan Bailey over 150m? He must have been really skeptical about taking on that race.
Still one of my favorites👍🏽Bolt is now, MJ much respect sir!
Bolt is a clown tho, this guy is simply a class athlete and personality
@@devint5943 he is and that’s why bolt always acknowledge MJ with respect and admiration, Bolt is also a class act he saved the world of track and field, got the whole world watching and loving the sport again, and also inspired generations.
@@devint5943 I hope you don’t mean clown in a disrespectful way man?
Usain didn't like the 400 because it hurts too damned bad. Michael is a badass!!!!!
One of my favorite athletes!
Wow 👌 👏
Michael I want you to upload a recent 400 run with you. I want to see if you can run a 47
Michael Johnson once played Eli in the Half Life series
Undefeated 43 of 45 400m also 22 sub 44
Hey...with age he got better looking
That grey beard hair...it's a goooood look.
Майкл - Силища. И Спортсмен, и Человек с большой буквы!
Would love to see u in the senior games
No gold chain ???
C’mon now mike
My exact thoughts 😂 that’s the icing on the cake
He used to be the greatest athlete to me along with Mo Greene but now Bolt is no.1
Bolt's a strange bastard.
He is the best athlet ever.
Revolver hater 😂
@@benimellal8284
That's debatable. He is the best 100/200M runner ever. Athelete. You can argue Carl Lewis was a better alround athelete.
is it just me or could he do a half-decent Kermit the frog?
Choked everytime he was called out
Did he and Donavan bailey ever bury the hatchet?
Donovan who?
3rd
First
Drugs always help
What's your point
@@pascanlons400kg8 I reckon he's implying Michael Johnson's a drugs cheat.
@@Revolver1981 any link about it?
@@posho9308 Any link about what? I don't think he was a drugs cheat.
@@Revolver1981 am neither do I