I am British. Michael Johnson is still the best athlete ever to walk this plant - Bolt & Michael are almost equal. BBC have Michael in 2016 Olympics - Michael, I only watch the British coverage to hear your fantastic analysis - you are so humble - So honest - I hang on your every word - Thank you for your amazing wisdom, knowledge and expertise !!
English is my second language and I always struggle to understand other black athletes when they talk, but Michael's speech is so good and polished so I really enjoyed and understood everything he said. Great sprinter, great character.
@NuVeyebz Michael Johnson dominated for 7-8 years with a total of 18 Olympic and world championship gold medals, ran under 20s and 44s more than 20 times each, still holds 3 world records 300m (30.85), 400m (43.18), 4x400m (2:54.19).. how does he suck? Did Bailey accomplish all that? Nope. Sure MJ faked his injury but he's still one of the all-time greats!
Up until Bolt ran through the finish line I always thought Johnson 200 meter record would be up for decades... I thought the 400 was much more likely to be beat.. who knows...
aight I hated this guy as a kid...but after this interview I got so much more respect for him. really insightful answers to a lot of questions, hes clearly an intelligent man. a little pompous at times, but compared to most americans, its actually pretty humble lol. props dude!
It's interesting because his stride and posture is very effective and it looks more proficient for the 400 meters because he's using less energy while still blazing the whole lap around. Having that same posture though for the 200 doesn't make sense because him leaning back soo much for a fast race would be counter productive for his speed. Him running 19.3 the way he did really does make 0 sense
@MCCOLM1982 depends on your definition of "good." for a 28 yr old who just randomly decided to go run a 100 one day, it's aiiiiight. but for an athlete? Not at all.
@NuVeyebz How can you possibly win if you don't think you're the very best? I mean, I know his ego is huge, but it simply comes natural... Bolt is worse...
Interview with my favorite track athlete uploaded on my 18th birthday. Love it.
I am British. Michael Johnson is still the best athlete ever to walk this plant - Bolt & Michael are almost equal. BBC have Michael in 2016 Olympics - Michael, I only watch the British coverage to hear your fantastic analysis - you are so humble - So honest - I hang on your every word - Thank you for your amazing wisdom, knowledge and expertise !!
English is my second language and I always struggle to understand other black athletes when they talk, but Michael's speech is so good and polished so I really enjoyed and understood everything he said. Great sprinter, great character.
After watching this interview It have change the way how i see things, That why MJ IS MY FAVOURITE SPRINTE AND MY ROLE MODEL
He's the greatest since Jesse Owens. And what a tremendous ambassador for the sport! The perfect marriage of unmatched talent and noble character.
i met you once and i know you didnt play NBA, your miniture. but i did watch you on track and on tv. you are rediculous, good
What a great athlete AND man !
@NuVeyebz Michael Johnson dominated for 7-8 years with a total of 18 Olympic and world championship gold medals, ran under 20s and 44s more than 20 times each, still holds 3 world records 300m (30.85), 400m (43.18), 4x400m (2:54.19).. how does he suck? Did Bailey accomplish all that? Nope. Sure MJ faked his injury but he's still one of the all-time greats!
Terri McQuilkin Records are meant to be broken, besides, 30.85 and 2:54.29* still stand lol. MJ still one of the all time greats, always will be
This man is a walking talking international heritage site. A class beyond.
The Goat!!!
great vid thnx man
Respect
what a guy
I wished he had a rematch with donovan bailey and show who the real king of the jungle is
well the interview was in 2009.
no this is michael johnson, not michael jackson.
legend
Up until Bolt ran through the finish line I always thought Johnson 200 meter record would be up for decades... I thought the 400 was much more likely to be beat.. who knows...
aight I hated this guy as a kid...but after this interview I got so much more respect for him. really insightful answers to a lot of questions, hes clearly an intelligent man. a little pompous at times, but compared to most americans, its actually pretty humble lol. props dude!
Very inspirational - does anybody else think that Michael Johnson sounds a bit like Morgan Freeman?!
It's interesting because his stride and posture is very effective and it looks more proficient for the 400 meters because he's using less energy while still blazing the whole lap around. Having that same posture though for the 200 doesn't make sense because him leaning back soo much for a fast race would be counter productive for his speed. Him running 19.3 the way he did really does make 0 sense
Romesh Ragamathan brought me here
Haha I could go on and on but we don't have enough camera time!
YEEEEEEEEEEEH
it's just because of what he is wearing
1999
Wild guess here, but I'd say he's skinnier because he doesn't compete anymore.
@MCCOLM1982 depends on your definition of "good." for a 28 yr old who just randomly decided to go run a 100 one day, it's aiiiiight. but for an athlete? Not at all.
i don't know what happened to him, but he's really skinny now.
he would look sooooooo much better w/o the stache.
@NuVeyebz How can you possibly win if you don't think you're the very best? I mean, I know his ego is huge, but it simply comes natural... Bolt is worse...
LOL!!!!
@Josteindal94 but he didnt so yea...
@MCCOLM1982 no, it's horrible lol
@MCCOLM1982 no
RadaKrishnaMauritius is hilarioussssss !!!! HEHEHHEHEHEHHE
@MCCOLM1982 loool
Not the most modest person you will ever meet.
..cocky...but fast
Nah:) He should grow it back now that he doesn't wear it anymore!
bolts to lazy to run 400m. go micheal! lol