- Born
- Birth nameMichael Duane Johnson
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Michael Johnson was born on September 13, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He has been married to Kerry Doyen since October 3, 1998. They have one child.
- SpouseKerry Doyen(October 3, 1998 - present) (1 child)
- On August 1, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics he shattered the 200 metres world record by running it in 19.32 seconds. At a speed of 37.27 kph (23.16 mph) he is the 'fastest man in the world'.
- Became the first man to win the 200m and 400m races in the Olympics, in Atlanta - 1996.
- Also won gold medals in the 4x400m relay (Barcelona - 92) and 400m in Sydney (2000)
- Went to Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
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