Michael Johnson Breaks 200m & 400m Olympic Records - Atlanta 1996 Olympics

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  • @coolyoutuber6237
    @coolyoutuber6237 3 роки тому +503

    Golden shoe, Unique running style. This guy was the childhood hero for most of 80s kids.

    • @katierowen3166
      @katierowen3166 Рік тому +4

      What makes his running style unique? I am honestly only asking because I don't know and not to be snarky.

    • @survivortheoneincharge7875
      @survivortheoneincharge7875 Рік тому +15

      @@katierowen3166his head back with chest sticking out in front also his arms come up so high

    • @katierowen3166
      @katierowen3166 Рік тому +3

      @@survivortheoneincharge7875 Thank you!!

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB Рік тому

      Lies again? 10 Olympic Medals Miami Jurong

    • @DavidBarton777
      @DavidBarton777 4 місяці тому +1

      Yup he was
      And back when America was a nation 🇺🇸🫡

  • @rogerallagan2146
    @rogerallagan2146 6 років тому +174

    Michael Johnson still has the most unique technique while running..body upright, head held back, chest wide front, only his arms and legs moving..and his trademark golden shoes..legend.

    • @Elyssa_Wyld
      @Elyssa_Wyld 5 місяців тому +2

      He looks too ‘heavy’ for a 200 and 400 runner now

    • @66fredo99
      @66fredo99 4 місяці тому +1

      I almost forgot how fast he was..a unique athlete in every way..wow!

    • @goodebening6564
      @goodebening6564 3 місяці тому

      Not compared to the 100m south african wc u20 champion 2024 i can tell you that much

  • @donovandrayton2233
    @donovandrayton2233 10 років тому +532

    He was a legend. Under 44 seconds 22 times! Simply a fantastic athlete.

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +9

      SOID! CORRECT! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! TRACK! ATHLETE! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSON!!!

    • @remiyt7304
      @remiyt7304 5 років тому +5

      How many times for James, Meritt, Van Nyeckerk
      Just for having a comparaison

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 2 роки тому

      Lies again? Fast As Lightning Drugs Guns

    • @casario2808
      @casario2808 Рік тому

      @@mrmikespence1964 fast as Bailey in the 150? ummmmmmm

  • @barochoc
    @barochoc 11 років тому +296

    I never get tired of watching Johnsons races. He was such a classy & humble athlete. Will always be one of the all time greats for me.

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +3

      SOID! CORRECT! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! OLYMPIAN!!! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSONS!!! (OLY-M-PIC)!!! RACES! ARE! (OLY-M-PIC/CLAS-SICS)!!!

    • @mhondoroyeHarare
      @mhondoroyeHarare 3 роки тому

      indeed one of the greatest

    • @kathrynyates3312
      @kathrynyates3312 3 роки тому

      Yup yup yup yup yup

    • @raisingbarssince1978
      @raisingbarssince1978 3 роки тому +1

      Wasn't he using steroids?

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 3 роки тому +3

      @@raisingbarssince1978 Pretty sure most of them are.

  • @rajnet23
    @rajnet23 8 років тому +1660

    Usain Bolt may be the greatest but this performance of Michael Johnson still gives me goosebumps even after 20 years!!!

    • @bluestarsodmg
      @bluestarsodmg 8 років тому +23

      I agree yes SIRRRRRR🙏

    • @mothertree
      @mothertree 8 років тому +24

      yep we all agree...his performance here takes a seat to no one...what a happening,thanks Mike

    • @19Kamau79
      @19Kamau79 7 років тому +17

      20th century tracks wasn't fast as today and shoes are getting better. Have to admit WADA is getting more powerful.

    • @kaisarimkuu3685
      @kaisarimkuu3685 5 років тому +43

      I agree. But Usain Bolt is the GOAT.

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +7

      SOID! CORRECT! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! OLY-M-PIAN!!! ATHLETE! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSON!!!

  • @JxmyHighroller
    @JxmyHighroller 12 років тому +2570

    Michael Johnson, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson lol

  • @kalebc2134
    @kalebc2134 2 роки тому +525

    Here after Noah Lyles broke the 200m American record. Amazing that it stood for that long, a true testament to Johnson’s greatness. Imagine what he could have done with modern training

    • @christiannesossi5414
      @christiannesossi5414 2 роки тому +46

      His records might have been beaten but not many athletes have been as dominant as he was at the time

    • @yusufmohammad8685
      @yusufmohammad8685 2 роки тому

      But was the time accurate enough to call it a world record?Hmm

    • @wilson7357
      @wilson7357 2 роки тому +3

      WITHOUT THE NEW SHOES HE WOULDN'T HAVE BEATEN IT

    • @moonskeng8717
      @moonskeng8717 2 роки тому

      @@christiannesossi5414 bc the drug testing is stricter

    • @drawsection
      @drawsection 2 роки тому +2

      @@wilson7357 what

  • @malbowz1257
    @malbowz1257 9 років тому +795

    Michael Johnson is still my all-time favorite track star.

    • @RavishingSailor
      @RavishingSailor 9 років тому +2

      +Jack Bauer mine as well.

    • @monkmonk6068
      @monkmonk6068 9 років тому +1

      +Jack Bauer
      ME TOO!!

    • @simonc.9107
      @simonc.9107 9 років тому +1

      +Jack Bauer
      ok, me three

    • @monkmonk6068
      @monkmonk6068 9 років тому +1

      Simon C.
      Michael is the best with plenty of class!!

    • @bigunit7308
      @bigunit7308 9 років тому +2

      +malbowz 125 Same, he was my favourite first though. So he can't be your favourite anymore because I beat you to favouriting

  • @vasunair1
    @vasunair1 9 років тому +62

    Michael Johnson was a top great athlete and now wonderful commentator and analyst and whom I always love to watch and listen to. Hope he continues to be always part of BBC panel of commentators and analysts.

    • @robegerton8923
      @robegerton8923 3 роки тому +9

      I remember his reaction to Bolt beating his 200m record. He was genuinely overjoyed for him. He then said, "The person to beat that record probably hasn't been born yet"!

  • @barbarabrant3809
    @barbarabrant3809 3 роки тому +37

    I loved the way he stared down the track before the race, like a calculated death stare. He’s my favorite track star!!

  • @kennedywof8834
    @kennedywof8834 9 років тому +1445

    whats` up with MJ`s...???
    Michael jackson, Michael Jordan now Michael Johnson
    ...ALL ARE LEGENDS IN SOMETHING

    • @lamzy4259
      @lamzy4259 9 років тому +208

      Tshepo Odumetse don´t forget Magic Johnson.... hehehe!

    • @kennedywof8834
      @kennedywof8834 9 років тому +12

      yeah...fast feet
      :)

    • @mrconta
      @mrconta 9 років тому +48

      +Tshepo Odumetse dont forget Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson

    • @jonasmariinho
      @jonasmariinho 9 років тому +34

      I Michael Phelps

    • @MrJoaohetfield
      @MrJoaohetfield 9 років тому +6

      +Tshepo Odumetse magic johnson to :D

  • @bailinnumberguy
    @bailinnumberguy 8 років тому +1659

    Ran :19.32 when the WR was :19.66. Unbelievable.

    • @Arreis_004
      @Arreis_004 8 років тому +32

      Truly Outstanding! AMAZING!

    • @jeremyrhansen6637
      @jeremyrhansen6637 8 років тому +11

      You best shut up before Donovan hears you!! ;)

    • @ViralDR
      @ViralDR 8 років тому +98

      now think about what Bolt has done. 19.19. superhuman!

    • @bena3341
      @bena3341 8 років тому +109

      Bolt ain't bad but Johnson is still the man. He smashed the previous record and did it without as many modern benefits as Bolt has.

    • @axlrosea675
      @axlrosea675 8 років тому +57

      that's right, the performance-enhancing drugs are much more sophisticated nowadays

  • @ThanosSofroniou
    @ThanosSofroniou 9 років тому +719

    His legs run so fast that his head couldn't catch up

    • @24selynanaknanta30
      @24selynanaknanta30 6 років тому +9

      He needs to train his head to be faster like infinte speed

    • @bboyWarszawwa
      @bboyWarszawwa 6 років тому +6

      This is Pose Method.

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +1

      SOID! CORRECT! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSON!!! (OY-M-PIC/L-EGEND)!!!

    • @JoeyJiggles83
      @JoeyJiggles83 5 років тому

      Thanos Sofroniou lol

    • @aaronkoeppe9057
      @aaronkoeppe9057 5 років тому +1

      He was in such a hurry to get to top speed that on his 3rd step he almost missed the track

  • @krtmddhs
    @krtmddhs 8 років тому +1735

    He ran so fast that his head couldn't keep up with his body.

    • @golaiet2
      @golaiet2 8 років тому +30

      hahahahahahahhahaa

    • @jankebros1697
      @jankebros1697 8 років тому +5

      rahul raj '

    • @scharz1arzmi
      @scharz1arzmi 7 років тому +11

      that's good one, lol

    • @naeolem
      @naeolem 7 років тому +36

      He ran so fast he caught up to himself lol

    • @aeromedical6750
      @aeromedical6750 6 років тому +44

      He definitely has a unique running style

  • @G254611
    @G254611 5 років тому +36

    So glad to see dearest Michael commenting once again on our UK screens (European Indoor Athletics) - love him to bits.
    Glad to see he has made a speedy recovery from the mini strike. God bless him and his loved ones. A true legend😘

  • @jojomines9640
    @jojomines9640 9 років тому +65

    Haters will always hate. Just give them their props. All athletes worked hard to get where they are.

    • @lajlaeriksson9655
      @lajlaeriksson9655 9 років тому +1

      Bobbye Miller Yeah, like Armstrong and Landis you mean?

    • @alumbo
      @alumbo 9 років тому

      Lajla Eriksson Doped-up Americans beating all the other doped-up riders, you mean? Yeah, they worked hard; harder than their doped-up competition!

    • @Maximilian-Robespierre
      @Maximilian-Robespierre 9 років тому

      +Bobbye Miller And took many dopes y

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 7 років тому +2

      alumbo They are all on Dope, including Bolt. This is big business. Take it from an ex sprinter that was told from the getty up, that there is no way that I can take it to the next level without taking the juice like the rest of them. I refused to be a part of that.

    • @sudhcreatechannelcha6295
      @sudhcreatechannelcha6295 7 років тому

      I know Michael Johnson break the world record 200m 19.32 but Usain Bolt did better 19.19
      Gatlin sprint fast in 100m 9.73
      The common wealth Ryan Bailey won silver medal in 2010 which was pretty COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @xavierantoine7102
    @xavierantoine7102 8 років тому +41

    I am from Mexico city and remember these moments, I remember my childhood. Michael Johnson a LEGEND!!!!

  • @atassili2938
    @atassili2938 9 років тому +160

    My name is Michael Johnson and I literally ran the 400 because of him in 8th grade I ran it in 1:06 and my coach said I'd never live up to my name and I kept believing and wanting to be as great as he was...by my senior year in high school I had a PR of 46.8 and had won state in the Open 400 twice and won state in the 4x400 three times....he was and is my inspiration, although I never got as fast as him I still tried to live up to his greatness and it brought out the best in me and yeah he's by far my favorite athlete by far, don't give up on your dreams and also strive to be Elite!!!!

    • @wadewishloff4148
      @wadewishloff4148 7 років тому +4

      Very cool!!!

    • @jamersterrill9543
      @jamersterrill9543 7 років тому +3

      Amen,

    • @mike-qj3gc
      @mike-qj3gc 6 років тому +1

      What was your time during your freshman year

    • @winstonleemiller3825
      @winstonleemiller3825 6 років тому +1

      Yes.agreat.400 &200.world.record.and.agòod.c0mmentator.as.well

    • @dhdhlee9449
      @dhdhlee9449 6 років тому +1

      Atassili 29 be careful, someone will soon jump out and correct you saying "in America, we call it PB".

  • @rogerbarnett8412
    @rogerbarnett8412 2 роки тому +17

    Imo, there is zero doubt that MJ is still the greatest 200/400 runner of all time... his performance at Atlanta '96 cemented his legacy.

  • @lukemontgomery1774
    @lukemontgomery1774 8 років тому +312

    His body is literally completely still for the whole race, its insane!

  • @ronyro3270
    @ronyro3270 3 роки тому +9

    i remember watcht live this back in day,those golden shoes are just pure magic,johnson one of the greatest

  • @poppamic
    @poppamic 4 місяці тому +8

    The guy is a true legend 👑 So lucky that he's on BBC Olympics. We're lucky to have him

    • @alphabeta4028
      @alphabeta4028 4 місяці тому

      His gold medals were taking away tho...

  • @LofiWurld
    @LofiWurld 8 років тому +217

    that bloody form!!!!

    • @audioplugg5310
      @audioplugg5310 8 років тому +41

      it was like he was sitting down and running at the same time. his back never bent, it remained straight the whole time lol.

    • @LofiWurld
      @LofiWurld 8 років тому +3

      haha, exactly!!

    • @LofiWurld
      @LofiWurld 8 років тому +1

      ye, completely left the field, at the olympics!

    • @johnthemann6483
      @johnthemann6483 8 років тому +5

      +Timothy Julien I never forgot that form either and it's been 20 years!

    • @LofiWurld
      @LofiWurld 8 років тому +16

      never thought I would see the day when his record got beaten!!!

  • @tomspreadbury2915
    @tomspreadbury2915 3 роки тому +160

    I don't think enough people are appreciating that usually sprinting world records (with the exception of Flo Jo and this one) are normally marginal improvements less than 0.05 of a second. This guy destroyed the WR a magnitude of 7x that

    • @raisingbarssince1978
      @raisingbarssince1978 3 роки тому +4

      With steroids?

    • @jamiedavid8023
      @jamiedavid8023 3 роки тому +16

      @@raisingbarssince1978 oh that's what you are doing?
      tell us more about that time you broke a WR with roids. we were paying attention to an incredible hardworking athlete, not a keyboard warrior fool

    • @raisingbarssince1978
      @raisingbarssince1978 3 роки тому

      @@jamiedavid8023 calm down and have a red bull.

    • @matth3657
      @matth3657 2 роки тому +2

      @@raisingbarssince1978 all of them are on roids
      L

    • @Musicienne-DAB1995
      @Musicienne-DAB1995 2 роки тому +4

      @@raisingbarssince1978 No, Johnson is against that. But Florence Griffith-Joyner definitely took growth hormone to achieve a rapid improvement in one year.

  • @markquigley4796
    @markquigley4796 7 років тому +8

    In my eyes he's always been the #1 Olympian most watchable athlete that shouldn't be forgotten as he had style charisma and one great talented competitor who would have outclassed anyone today if his was at the age he was in 96

  • @BryonLetterman
    @BryonLetterman 3 роки тому +11

    As a kid I was mesmerized by how fast he was and his golden shoes. What an amazing athlete.

  • @TotenkopfBlackPrince
    @TotenkopfBlackPrince 11 років тому +4

    Michael Johnson is just outstanding, his 400 meter record amazes me. Such a nice bloke too, very genuine.

  • @biglmlb
    @biglmlb 11 років тому +7

    I remember watching this as a little kid, The Man with the Golden Shoes truly was amazing to watch and something to always remember!

  • @rickb1408
    @rickb1408 8 років тому +20

    Michael Johnson, always made it look so very, very easy. He was so amazing to watch. He always looked like if he wanted to he could simply run even faster. It was beautiful.

  • @tonycook7802
    @tonycook7802 8 років тому +7

    keeps his form the entire race and he really hits the curve hard. greatness right there.

  • @OoogaBoog
    @OoogaBoog 5 років тому +3

    watched it live and it still rings with me today. Awesome moment in Olympic history.

  • @juanitaaugustin6231
    @juanitaaugustin6231 5 років тому +10

    Michael Johnson one of the greatest runners in history. He’s still my favorite.. He runs like a stallion

  • @clintrock24
    @clintrock24 9 років тому +71

    The roar of the crowd during his races was awesome.

  • @PatMcNamara1
    @PatMcNamara1 9 років тому +336

    Must be an amazing feeling to have your name called out in a packed stadium, and to be able to represent your country and hold up the american flag with a gold medal win.

    • @nosdriver8115
      @nosdriver8115 7 років тому +12

      Pat McNamara I'd be crying like a baby ....

    • @juliettemax-peters2666
      @juliettemax-peters2666 7 років тому +11

      And a world record to your name and title of fastest man in the world

    • @weedermann
      @weedermann 6 років тому +3

      Something insidious about this fawning statement.

    • @blackmystic3184
      @blackmystic3184 6 років тому +2

      Pat McNamara all except the American flag

    • @BLACKSTA361
      @BLACKSTA361 5 років тому +1

      He isn't American

  • @annetteelliott1494
    @annetteelliott1494 8 років тому +11

    I love watching these "oldies"......brilliant running for those days!

  • @Mosesnb
    @Mosesnb 11 років тому +168

    Damn he not only able to run, he got great physique too.

    • @kingphil4073
      @kingphil4073 4 роки тому +34

      Well, you need great physique to run.

    • @princeosars3298
      @princeosars3298 4 роки тому +2

      @@kingphil4073 not Coleman. 100m wizard. USA

    • @convex2172
      @convex2172 3 роки тому +5

      Roids

    • @justwannaridemabike
      @justwannaridemabike 3 роки тому +2

      @@convex2172 Yup! 💉

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 3 роки тому +3

      Not really, he's just lean like every pro sprinter. If you want to see a sprinter with a great physique, check out Harry Aikines.

  • @rodneywashington2017
    @rodneywashington2017 3 роки тому +3

    Best finisher I've ever seen in the 200m and 400m. I just remember before he ran the 200m Final, I was jumping outta my chair in my room by myself yelling at the tv like I was in the stadium as a teenager😃 That was a HUGE moment in time when smashed his own 200m record. Great memories.

  • @gregysy
    @gregysy 5 років тому +3

    MJ introduced me to track and field, since then I’m in love with it 🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @channelz3363
    @channelz3363 6 років тому +2

    Incredible... still makes me smile watching it now. The greatest.

  • @tubenport
    @tubenport 10 років тому +2

    Just checking the stats online -he broke the 200m record alright, but his 400m time of 43.49s, while a new Olympic record, was 0.2s outside of Butch Reynold's mark of 43.29s, set in Zurich in 1988. Michael Johnsons world record would come 3 years later, in 1999, at the World Champs in Seville, Spain. He struggled with injury that year and was unable to compete in the U.S.trials, but gained automatic entry as the defending champ thanks to an IAAF policy set two years earlier. His world record time of 43.18s set that year still stands today. The guy is a legend!

  • @blatophobia
    @blatophobia 8 років тому +21

    unorthodox and beautiful

  • @barrylyndon80
    @barrylyndon80 5 років тому +18

    I´ve heard that he had recently suffered a big stroke, despite never having smoked a cigaret, and keeping a healthy and sportive lifestyle after his career. Get well soon and speedy recovery.

  • @JohnSmith-ez5pw
    @JohnSmith-ez5pw 8 років тому +90

    The man's 400m record still stands...20 years later. Consider how much training methods (technology) have improved in the last 20 years. He was ahead of his time 20 years and counting.

  • @MrReubez
    @MrReubez 10 років тому +2

    Most graceful athlete. Period.

  • @V59971
    @V59971 3 роки тому +1

    2021 and we still here

  • @istiklalcaddesi
    @istiklalcaddesi 3 роки тому +13

    Just remember him with his gold necklace, what an amazing runner he was!!!

    • @robegerton8923
      @robegerton8923 3 роки тому +1

      And, of course, those golden running shoes!

  • @melvinstapleton6133
    @melvinstapleton6133 5 років тому +4

    Michael Johnson is the Greatest
    Don’t care what no one says.
    Dominance, Quickness, Grace, Swag, Class, Power, Endurance.

  • @stephenclark3289
    @stephenclark3289 8 років тому +55

    R.I.P Micheal Johnsons record 1996-2016

  • @79mrsg
    @79mrsg 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m British but I used to love watching this guy! What a phenomenal athlete! 🥇

  • @vintagecopycat
    @vintagecopycat 2 роки тому

    Greatness whenever I feel discouraged I always come back to this video . amazing

  • @stanleyokimoto
    @stanleyokimoto 3 роки тому +10

    Michael Johnson's double was an incredible achievement, but it must be remembered that Marie-José Pérec, the French sprinter won the same double at the same Atlanta games before Johnson.

  • @2TallPW
    @2TallPW 12 років тому +6

    This is my favorite video on UA-cam :) Brings a smile to my face every time I watch it. I am a high school Junior and I am a sprinter/mid distance runner just like M. Johnson. He is my inspiration and role model, and it has gotten me very far in the sport. Planning on being in Rio 2016 Olympics!

  • @TheBowlingAddict
    @TheBowlingAddict 8 років тому +14

    The Man with the Golden Shoes

  • @grounded4845
    @grounded4845 3 роки тому +2

    Such an epic moment in history. This man blessed us with these performances 🙌

  • @kavebros
    @kavebros 3 місяці тому +1

    Might be the most impressive race ever. To beat his own record by THAT much is wild. Imagine he had todays competition..

  • @MattMzansi
    @MattMzansi 8 років тому +190

    It blows my brains how you can even maintain just over 10s per 100m over 400m.....

    • @Gaming_youtube_b
      @Gaming_youtube_b 8 років тому +8

      I asked the worlds fattest woman to fill that game but there was to much of a gap that was left by him

    • @justinjames3028
      @justinjames3028 8 років тому +28

      Well, if you are comparing it to the 100m times, in the 100m you have to accelerate through much of it but in the 400m you run a much higher percentage of the race at full speed.

    • @teddybrimblecombe389
      @teddybrimblecombe389 6 років тому +12

      but maintaining that speed for 400m is pretty much impossible, nobody does a 100% sprint for the 400m

    • @ejones3157
      @ejones3157 6 років тому +4

      Teddy brimblecombe nobody runs a 100m at full speed believe it or not. Even bolt decellerates the last 20m.

    • @joe44523579875
      @joe44523579875 6 років тому +3

      MattMzansi Shelly Ann Fraser price ran 10.75 in the Olympic 100m 10.75+10.75+10.75+10.75=43 flat that’s what Wayde Van Niekerk ran the 400m World Record😳

  • @MrEjablee25
    @MrEjablee25 2 роки тому +4

    Like others, I’m here after Lyles run. As I was watching MJ run though I couldn’t help but notice all the camera flashes throughout the stadium, and realized that magical era, like many others, has pretty much come and gone.

  • @jogolock1190
    @jogolock1190 8 років тому +243

    New WR 43.03 today, Wayde Van Niekerk

    • @HZTenh17g
      @HZTenh17g 8 років тому +24

      records are things that are always going to be replaced.
      What can't be replaced is how you are outside the track.

    • @GreenHooper
      @GreenHooper 8 років тому +37

      +Diablos “Zaerchas” Archos what does that have to do with this.

    • @HZTenh17g
      @HZTenh17g 8 років тому +3

      +Tsungai Murahwi
      records come and go.

    • @GreenHooper
      @GreenHooper 8 років тому +7

      +Diablos “Zaerchas” Archos I mean the "what you are outside the track"

    • @WindowsXP_YT
      @WindowsXP_YT 8 років тому +1

      Jogo Lock New OR 400m is 43.03, New WR 40.12.

  • @Volvican
    @Volvican 2 роки тому

    Still come back to these moments time and time again. Such a class act.

  • @X21Chris
    @X21Chris 5 років тому

    Happy Birthday to Michael.9-13-67.TX.Thanks for the Memories at the '96 Olympics.

  • @Inaworldoflove
    @Inaworldoflove 3 роки тому +15

    Love his running style, it’s like an engine on legs.

    • @KaosSonata
      @KaosSonata 3 роки тому

      Yeah. I think I heard him describe it as like a sewing machine in an interview once.

    • @H.K.5
      @H.K.5 3 роки тому

      I run like that although I'm nowhere near as fast.

  • @DodgeCity111
    @DodgeCity111 9 років тому +758

    When did Eddie Murphy start doing athletics?

    • @nosdriver8115
      @nosdriver8115 7 років тому +5

      DodgeCity111 hahaha ☺.

    • @williamlucas47
      @williamlucas47 7 років тому +2

      DodgeCity111 at 18

    • @jbjohnson4728
      @jbjohnson4728 7 років тому +1

      We call it track in the United States, mate.

    • @tomwilson5953
      @tomwilson5953 7 років тому +1

      DodgeCity111 iiI'm i

    • @skyheart8000
      @skyheart8000 7 років тому +10

      JB Johnson and its football not soccer mate

  • @davidh3365
    @davidh3365 9 років тому +236

    Anyone notice he runs like Forrest Gump?

    • @paulodejesus2205
      @paulodejesus2205 9 років тому +1

      Michael Jackson e Michael jonson

    • @cobinalee4568
      @cobinalee4568 7 років тому +33

      David H He was using perfect running posture That's how he won so much

    • @mattodenwalt6228
      @mattodenwalt6228 7 років тому +4

      Correct !!The best I've ever seen!

    • @Trafala32
      @Trafala32 6 років тому +1

      Lmao

    • @dhdhlee9449
      @dhdhlee9449 6 років тому +2

      David H at least he is not running like Rocky... :)

  • @allstat7117
    @allstat7117 3 роки тому +1

    That 200 will always be my favourite race of all time....killed it with pure class

  • @seesidesummerhouse6112
    @seesidesummerhouse6112 3 роки тому +1

    Even from the UK I used to love watching him as a kid. It was always special.

  • @kyle_vd_merwe
    @kyle_vd_merwe 4 роки тому +3

    03:08 the face of a man who sees that all his hard work has paid off

  • @johnathanjohnson926
    @johnathanjohnson926 9 років тому +17

    This dude was truly the best sprinter who ever lived

    • @yaaadilaw
      @yaaadilaw 9 років тому +4

      Johnathan Johnson in the USA?

    • @Chrisman77
      @Chrisman77 9 років тому

      +Johnathan Johnson uh no. no he wasn't.

    • @carlmorrow1600
      @carlmorrow1600 8 років тому

      +Chrisman77 he's the best 400m runner

    • @robbiejohnson5186
      @robbiejohnson5186 8 років тому

      +Chrisman77 Who is better

    • @RKO859
      @RKO859 8 років тому +2

      lol, he get raped in 100M. "Greatest sprinter" don't make me laugh.

  • @Pavelsome
    @Pavelsome 10 років тому +44

    Actually he broke 200m World Record and 400m Olympian Record! 400m WR he broke in 1999.

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +1

      SOID! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! OLY-M-PIAN!!! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSON!!!

  • @neerajnongmaithem392
    @neerajnongmaithem392 Рік тому +1

    Gotta name my kid micheal, like the name is associated with greatness in almost any field.

  • @marcelo06
    @marcelo06 9 років тому +1

    Eddie Murphy!!!!!I used to love Michael Johnson and remember staying up to watch this when I was a kid... ah memories, that unique way he ran was brilliant and relaxed compared to everyone.. plus he was the guy who always had the cool shoes!!! His little good guy/bad guy rivalry with Maurice Greene was always good to watch!!!

  • @JustSayMilo
    @JustSayMilo 8 років тому +24

    HIS RUN STRIDE AND TECHNIQUE IS PERFECT. .THE G.O.A.T.

    • @clarkerson
      @clarkerson 5 років тому +1

      Milo Tucker except it’s not, at least not traditionally. It’s a very upright form that you would never teach. But it worked for Michael. I guess you could say it was perfect for him.

    • @WaterandSpirit
      @WaterandSpirit 5 років тому

      @@clarkerson that's exactly what you can say. Apparently form is not the same for everyone.

    • @amooolusina6978
      @amooolusina6978 5 років тому

      Milo Tucker Bolt is the GOAT
      Michael Johnson is one of the best ever tho!!

  • @tom-ot8kg
    @tom-ot8kg 8 років тому +23

    This man is really running with a chain on and gold shoes. Impressive

    • @mrmikespence1964
      @mrmikespence1964 5 років тому +1

      SOID! CORRECT! THIS! IS! THE! (L-EGEND-ARY)!!! OLY-M-PIAN!!! MICHAEL!!! JOHNSON!!!

    • @fizzyjoshysucks3785
      @fizzyjoshysucks3785 5 років тому

      mrmikespence1964 r/ihadastroke

  • @romainebanks2722
    @romainebanks2722 8 років тому +3

    Michael Johnson is the Brock lesnar of athletics. Even though I'm Jamaican and a huge fan of Usain Bolt, this video shows how great Michael Johnson was.

  • @markquigley4796
    @markquigley4796 7 років тому +1

    I used to run for my local athletes club participating in cross country and became 1st in my town and 11th in my county which is why I've so much admiration for this guy because I know the measures towards his dedication to competing with all those hours days weeks months and years he's put into becoming the all time number one we're probably never going to see ever again

  • @TerrellSpivey
    @TerrellSpivey 2 роки тому +2

    Well Noah just broke his record! Amazing!

  • @Olympics
    @Olympics  11 років тому +85

    Check out more great moments from Olympic athletics in our history of the 100m video!
    The 100m (1908 - 2012) | 90 Seconds of the Olympics

    • @sergeysambuev
      @sergeysambuev 11 років тому +5

      giant

    • @Izyboy13
      @Izyboy13 8 років тому

      Please make the same video with Marie-Jo Pérec 200m and 400m gold medals in Barcelona 92'

    • @Izyboy13
      @Izyboy13 8 років тому +1

      well I meant Atlanta 1996 ^^

    • @Ivanatis
      @Ivanatis 7 років тому

      i saw a vide a while ago featuring johnson's world record run with the music of enigma - camera obscura, anybody knows where i can find it?

    • @vaseemkhan8221
      @vaseemkhan8221 6 років тому

      milks sing ras

  • @lostandfound3343
    @lostandfound3343 9 років тому +35

    I want a pair of those golden shoes :D

    • @dhdhlee9449
      @dhdhlee9449 6 років тому

      LightAfterNight89105 me too.

    • @dhdhlee9449
      @dhdhlee9449 6 років тому

      CaptainPullNoHoes come on. You have just killed all the fun here. Why do you have to be so philosophical about things.

  • @craigb9931
    @craigb9931 11 років тому +6

    Read his book " Slaying the Dragon " and this man truly is a Champion

  • @LovelaElmo
    @LovelaElmo 3 місяці тому

    I've his name a lot when i was a kid but I've never seen him even in videos.😢
    Now i simply remember those days and feel proud I found this video. ❤

  • @jjones317
    @jjones317 5 років тому +1

    I still get that same feeling of excitement when I watch his clips all these years later.

  • @karajohansen5548
    @karajohansen5548 9 років тому +20

    would die to see Johnson and Bolt in a 200m.

    • @latonyamadrigalles4733
      @latonyamadrigalles4733 9 років тому

      Kara McConniel bolt would win 200 in a 400 johnson would catch up to bolt. johnson gains more stamina/power down wind for about 2 minutes very strong.

    • @rickylovesyou
      @rickylovesyou 5 років тому +6

      With current sports science and technique for both in their prime it would be an amazing race for the ages.

    • @kasparov937
      @kasparov937 4 роки тому

      Bolt would have left him for dead.

  • @TraumaER
    @TraumaER 8 років тому +5

    The greatest runner of all time. This is undisputed.

    • @lukemontgomery1774
      @lukemontgomery1774 8 років тому +6

      Usain Bolt is better m9.

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 років тому +2

      +Luke Montgomery he's better at juicing.

    • @iGoHAMzaTV
      @iGoHAMzaTV 8 років тому

      +TraumaER u would know about juicing. But johnson looks more like the one juicing

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 років тому +2

      +iGoHAM Michael Johnson never juiced.

    • @TraumaER
      @TraumaER 8 років тому +2

      +Ismael Camville I just know.

  • @vinnyl264
    @vinnyl264 8 років тому +12

    Man those iconic gold shoes! I think to me it's more impressive than Usain's because when this happened, I was a little 4 year old, who didn't know anyone could ever run that fast! With Usain, it's impressive, but being much older now, you know it's possible! Great to see Johnson giving Usain props though!

    • @TheBowlingAddict
      @TheBowlingAddict 8 років тому

      Usain is also not as impressive because Bolt is so tall. Just like watching a dunk contest, a tall guys dunks dont look as good as the smaller mans.

    • @vinnyl264
      @vinnyl264 8 років тому +9

      actually, the fact that he is tall makes it far more impressive! Tall people usually are not that fast as sprinters

    • @busstopbruddas6695
      @busstopbruddas6695 8 років тому

      +Vinny L exactly

    • @vinnyl264
      @vinnyl264 8 років тому

      The only reason it isn't as impressive as Michael Johnson breaking the 200 meter record to me is that I was 4 years old when Johnson broke the record. To me, he was like God haha

    • @ZedBC
      @ZedBC 8 років тому

      Johnson was doping doe .-.

  • @mungflesh199
    @mungflesh199 2 роки тому +1

    Magical moments. Thank you MJ.

  • @DanielTembe-r2o
    @DanielTembe-r2o 4 місяці тому +1

    He is the goat of track 🦙🦙🦙🦙

  • @izidor
    @izidor 9 років тому +5

    for me the greatest ever !

  • @GA30901
    @GA30901 8 років тому +4

    Wayde van Niekerk now have the 400m record 43.03.

  • @shaswatadutta4451
    @shaswatadutta4451 3 роки тому +3

    Just imagine slashing 0.34 seconds off the World Record when even the most elite of the elite sprinters could rarely go below 19.70 seconds in the 200 meters. Just mind blowing.

  • @TheELiTeintruder
    @TheELiTeintruder 9 років тому +1

    simply fkn wow.....WOW.what a legend...love this man so much...pure class man

  • @wellermindy
    @wellermindy 10 років тому +1

    He was my all time favorite athlete with the golden shoes with wings! I just looked up to him when I was a kid and he was just awesome!

  • @QammarMalik
    @QammarMalik 10 років тому +3

    Michael Johnson the greatest 200/400m sprinter ever! With his unique style of running, this olympic champion was untouchable...He inspired me! Mr Qammar Malik AKA Mr Funky (fitness trainer) GOOGLE.

    • @romainebanks2722
      @romainebanks2722 10 років тому

      I am jamaican and I want to say that Usain Bolt, who is also jamaican can be the bets sprinter alive too, many us and jamaicans are good at sprinting

    • @QammarMalik
      @QammarMalik 10 років тому

      Romain Ebanks...Thank you for your comment! Michael Johnson dominated in his era...I admired his running style! Yes, I totally agree the jamaicans dominate sprinting now, both male & female...Usain Bolt is the best for his era!

  • @MikeB_SoXtraa
    @MikeB_SoXtraa 9 років тому +8

    The Video would have been better without the music !

  • @Fliptastic3
    @Fliptastic3 2 роки тому +4

    Most deff here after noah lyles got his record by .01😭

  • @beachshorts25
    @beachshorts25 4 роки тому +1

    This man deserves a lot of credit... CHAMPION is an understatement , consistent and no doping scandals and my favourite part is that he wasn't bitter about Usain Bolt seemingly eclipsing him...unlike some other guys.

  • @hilarylewis7017
    @hilarylewis7017 6 років тому

    Totally and completely amazing! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @michaelscott5653
    @michaelscott5653 4 місяці тому +3

    Who else here after Noah Lyles broke the record?

  • @raphaeloliveira4658
    @raphaeloliveira4658 2 роки тому +3

    Someone here after Noah lyles broke his record ?

  • @SemajXO
    @SemajXO 8 років тому +10

    his head doesn't move at all lol

  • @edwardashford7767
    @edwardashford7767 Рік тому +1

    He was & still is an absolute class act.

  • @thanhho4943
    @thanhho4943 6 років тому

    Michael Johnson is a living legend, a kind and humble man, respect him a lot
    Wish the bests come to him