That shot of Michael Johnson coming down the homestretch with the flashbulbs going off in the background is my first Olympic memory, and when I fell in love with Track & Field.
@@TheSaxon. i dont think so tbh. usian bolts long steps are unbeatable. and he wasnt even pushed to his maximum. in his 100m 9.58 world record he didnt push trough the last 2 steps. imagine michael johnson next to usian bolt in the 200 meter :D. that would be so amazing but i would have my money on bolt. michael johnsons run style looks more like it is pushed to the max the way he runs. its so powerful and fast. usian bolt looked like he was jogging when he was winning
I was there at the 1996 olympics to see this. I was also there a month before at the Olympic trials in Atlanta where I lived. I trained for the '84 decathlon myself, so I knew track and when I went into the Stadium for the trials virtually no one was there, somethning like 100 -150 people in the entire stadium. So I sat on the second row right by the finish line. And that day they were picking the team for the 200. Michael came blazing down the straight away and was 8 to 10 yards ahead of everyone else, and as he did I realized I was witnessing a world record right in front of me, so I stood up and yelled 'he's going to break the world record'. I had never seen someone run that fast and I trained with the best athletes in the world out in California in '84. Michael did break the world record running 19.47 that day, but it came back that it was 'wind aided' so it did not count. But I got a chance to see someone run as fast as I had ever seen. He obviously did beat even that time at the '96 olympics which should go down as one of the greatest olympic performaces ever. Congratulations to him, and what a pleasure to see him up close.
HrobrineTheLegend Trying out for collegiate next year but for my personal bests Senior year of track (first and last year in High School Track) were 11.50s (legal wind) 23.52s (legal wind) and Long Jump (20' 3.5").
This was the first Olympics I ever watched. I was 8 years old. When I see this man come out with his gold shoes (what kid wouldn't think gold shoes were awesome?), his running posture, and his multiple records he was breaking, how could I not cheer him on and be glued to the tv for his races?
Man that side shot of Michael running down the track as you see camera flashes in the stands is iconic! I wasn't surprised when it made the montage at the end of the games. And his reaction is just epic as well.
This was an iconic moment at the 1996 Olympics! Michael Johnson breaking his own 200m world record in the 200m Olympic finals in those famous gold shoes!!! Epic!! Salute to the immortal Michael Johnson! Without a doubt, one of the very best track athletes of all time!! Arguably the greatest that the United States has ever produced.
Although Bolt has the current 200m WR but experts in Athletics fraternity agree that the best world record for 200m is the one which was set by Michael Johnson in 1996 - because of the margin. It was such a hi-action moment, that it gives goosebumps to watch that moment even today although it happened in 1996 - particularly the last 50 meters as he chuggs like a locomotive to the finish line. His body is not made of bones, there are certainly some motor parts inside.
@@seanwebb4291 Yeah sure looks like it. So smooth! Remember being stuck in airport for this and it was impressive to see it on the tvs in the Atlanta airport restaurants. Great achievement!
@@seanwebb4291he’d have broken 19 seconds for sure. He stumbled at the start, and had to pick back up again, so was nowhere near his best race. Along with the straitened quad at the end, he’d have definitely broken 19 seconds here. A moment from the mid 1990s which is immortalised in history.
I guess maybe. He might've hit the wall though. I'm sure the best in the world knows how to pace his energy to have just enough to get over the finish.
Absolutely Incredible. What makes this great for me is at 15 seconds the camera angle which follows the athletes at their level takes this race to another level. You can see these guys give everything. It’s thunder. Inspiring.
Ik his record was beat... But Mannnn it doesn't take away from his or this moment. He looked so nice , the lights the energy of it all. I love Mjs form, I remember my mom loved when he ran, ugh the nostalgia
Wait.....So dude stumbled out the blocks. Came upright and ran upright throughout the entire race. Shut it down with 10m to go and still broke the WR. Thats just insane!!😮
He and those gold shoes, I remember watching this back in the day, I honestly never thought I would see anyone more electric, dominant than he, but here comes Usain ⚡ lol
This video sums up America - sporting excellence, training discipline, dietary excellence, then, for all the children watching, a Hershey's advert to try to subliminally connect them.
Do you know how fast you have to be in order put distance between you and the second place guy on the straight away? Michael Johnson was truly dominant.
So unreal. At the time, a 19.32 was something u could only imagine being reached 30+ yrs down the line (literally). It was the equivalent of Bob Beamon’s LJ.. If u knew the sport, a 19.32 was a hard thing to wrap ur mind around.
I don’t know about anyone else but I tried to copy MJ’s running style as a kid during basketball sprints and I must have looked ridiculous lol For context I’m a 5-9 Irish ginger
Imteresting that it is Ato Boldon running third for Trinidad. More well known as an announcer now. Didnt recognise him cuz he wore shades most of his career
Always been a huge fan, a bigger fan than I was for Bolt, which I wasn't really, didn't like his personality and fake wannebe cool faces he made that wasn't his natural expression (narcism). But Johnson was the real man, always made me think of Eddy Murphy when I was a kid.
@@AltheaPalmer-zp1ep You should learn about narcissism, normal people don't act that way though, you should know, most people don't want to be seen as arrogant, which he portrays to be, but its not even about that lol
@@redpillfreedom6692 And I’m sure track shoes in the 90’s were more favorable to track shoes in previous decades. It’s irrelevant. Bolt is the most decorated sprinter in history and has the fastest time in history. He’s the greatest of all time. That doesn’t take anything away from Michael Johnson.
@@fooloof1211would Usain have been as fast if he ran 4 rounds of both the 400 and then the 200? Bolt ran with only 3 rounds of the 100 and the 200, not the longest sprint like Michael did. That’s what separates MJ from Bolt: More rounds, more races, and longer distances over the toughest sprint event in athletics. Bolt had the easier 100, but yet MJ still produced that speed and time. He was even more a freak of nature than Bolt.m
That shot of Michael Johnson coming down the homestretch with the flashbulbs going off in the background is my first Olympic memory, and when I fell in love with Track & Field.
He outdistanced his rivals almost at the same gap as Usain Bolt's 19.19 Record
That side camera angle is the best.
Lol looks like that side camera came in after him and couldn't keep up.
go watch the movie Tokyo Olympiad - it uses the same amazing angles as this
Show you how fast them ninjas is movin!
This is not the WR anymore but to me, it's STILL to best 200m I've ever seen! Perfect display of speed and power!
He'd be the best, if he was around today. Improved science, training and nutrition.
If I could have his EXACT shoes he wore for the 96 races...I could name my F'n price!
Yeah... his running style seems odd but his reaction and his attitude was all that. Great moment in sports!
@@gaffle-411It was terrific watching rocket off the bend. No one was catching him then. 😂
@@TheSaxon. i dont think so tbh. usian bolts long steps are unbeatable. and he wasnt even pushed to his maximum. in his 100m 9.58 world record he didnt push trough the last 2 steps. imagine michael johnson next to usian bolt in the 200 meter :D. that would be so amazing but i would have my money on bolt. michael johnsons run style looks more like it is pushed to the max the way he runs. its so powerful and fast. usian bolt looked like he was jogging when he was winning
I was there at the 1996 olympics to see this. I was also there a month before at the Olympic trials in Atlanta where I lived. I trained for the '84 decathlon myself, so I knew track and when I went into the Stadium for the trials virtually no one was there, somethning like 100 -150 people in the entire stadium. So I sat on the second row right by the finish line. And that day they were picking the team for the 200. Michael came blazing down the straight away and was 8 to 10 yards ahead of everyone else, and as he did I realized I was witnessing a world record right in front of me, so I stood up and yelled 'he's going to break the world record'. I had never seen someone run that fast and I trained with the best athletes in the world out in California in '84. Michael did break the world record running 19.47 that day, but it came back that it was 'wind aided' so it did not count. But I got a chance to see someone run as fast as I had ever seen. He obviously did beat even that time at the '96 olympics which should go down as one of the greatest olympic performaces ever. Congratulations to him, and what a pleasure to see him up close.
We’re lucky to have him on the BBC commentating on athletics events. Comes across as a thoroughly decent, stand up guy.
Except when hes losing
My fav sprinter of all time!!!
Still gives me goosebumps. Amazing race by MJ
Good ol Michael “straight back” Johnson.
😂
My coach said I run just like him which makes sense considering I can be a perfectionist
@@SanicTehHegehog What are your times sir?
HrobrineTheLegend Trying out for collegiate next year but for my personal bests Senior year of track (first and last year in High School Track) were 11.50s (legal wind) 23.52s (legal wind) and Long Jump (20' 3.5").
@@SanicTehHegehog That's pretty good. How old are you?
Never even looked like he was running... beautiful.
This was the first Olympics I ever watched. I was 8 years old. When I see this man come out with his gold shoes (what kid wouldn't think gold shoes were awesome?), his running posture, and his multiple records he was breaking, how could I not cheer him on and be glued to the tv for his races?
Man that side shot of Michael running down the track as you see camera flashes in the stands is iconic! I wasn't surprised when it made the montage at the end of the games. And his reaction is just epic as well.
This was an iconic moment at the 1996 Olympics! Michael Johnson breaking his own 200m world record in the 200m Olympic finals in those famous gold shoes!!! Epic!! Salute to the immortal Michael Johnson! Without a doubt, one of the very best track athletes of all time!! Arguably the greatest that the United States has ever produced.
Although Bolt has the current 200m WR but experts in Athletics fraternity agree that the best world record for 200m is the one which was set by Michael Johnson in 1996 - because of the margin. It was such a hi-action moment, that it gives goosebumps to watch that moment even today although it happened in 1996 - particularly the last 50 meters as he chuggs like a locomotive to the finish line. His body is not made of bones, there are certainly some motor parts inside.
I FULLY FULLY AGREE...!I STILL GET GOOSE BUMPS WATCHING HIS HIGHLIGHTS IN 2021 LITERALLY.MIKE IS FLYING...!YOU'D THINK HE WEIGHS 50LBS..!
it was the largest improvement of any 200m world record ever
I concur,Johnson is the best
Lol. Absolute BS.
Let's me think 🤔
19.32 ...
19.19
Which is faster?
I swear, it even looks like he lets up over the last 5 m or so. Still the most impressive track moment I’ve ever seen.
RIGHT! I said the same. He definitely could of maybe ran a 19.27 or 19.28.
@@seanwebb4291 Yeah sure looks like it. So smooth! Remember being stuck in airport for this and it was impressive to see it on the tvs in the Atlanta airport restaurants. Great achievement!
@@seanwebb4291he’d have broken 19 seconds for sure. He stumbled at the start, and had to pick back up again, so was nowhere near his best race. Along with the straitened quad at the end, he’d have definitely broken 19 seconds here. A moment from the mid 1990s which is immortalised in history.
I guess maybe. He might've hit the wall though. I'm sure the best in the world knows how to pace his energy to have just enough to get over the finish.
@@jameslborgbroken 19 seconds where
At best Michael Johnson time would be a low 19.2
Absolutely Incredible. What makes this great for me is at 15 seconds the camera angle which follows the athletes at their level takes this race to another level. You can see these guys give everything. It’s thunder. Inspiring.
Ik his record was beat... But Mannnn it doesn't take away from his or this moment. He looked so nice , the lights the energy of it all. I love Mjs form, I remember my mom loved when he ran, ugh the nostalgia
"NO SKIDDING OR SLIDING AT THE BEND. BLESS UP CHAMPION." ❤🇬🇧❤
Wait.....So dude stumbled out the blocks.
Came upright and ran upright throughout the entire race.
Shut it down with 10m to go and still broke the WR. Thats just insane!!😮
He and those gold shoes, I remember watching this back in the day, I honestly never thought I would see anyone more electric, dominant than he, but here comes Usain ⚡ lol
My favorite Sprinter ever. The 🐐 with the gold shoes!!
I remember this moment.
Only other person ive seen ran the curve that fast was yohan blake. Perfection
There's something different about the race being ran at night. Feels more epic.
This video sums up America - sporting excellence, training discipline, dietary excellence, then, for all the children watching, a Hershey's advert to try to subliminally connect them.
My GOAT love his running style.
"Michael Johnson reaching deep" gives me insane cold chills everytime.
Johnson had a proper personality a true legend in the sport
Do you know how fast you have to be in order put distance between you and the second place guy on the straight away? Michael Johnson was truly dominant.
Lies again? Fast As Lightning Drugs Guns
@@NazriB What?
WOW! Amazing Athlete
I loved watching this man. So talented and inspiring ❤
Michael Johnson i admire is running style. He makes it look easy
So unreal. At the time, a 19.32 was something u could only imagine being reached 30+ yrs down the line (literally). It was the equivalent of Bob Beamon’s LJ.. If u knew the sport, a 19.32 was a hard thing to wrap ur mind around.
I was 12 when I watched this event, I remember it like it was yesterday. He smoked everyone, it wasn't even close.
My hero!
I considered that the highlight of 1996 USA team
Highlight was when Canada won 4X100 and Bailey destroyed Johnson on 150 meters later on
He was always so impressive to watch run his style laid back straight up chugging down the back stretch like a freight train full tilt
He was the best!
MJ may not have the greatest speed, but his biomechanics were really good.
May not have the greatest speed?
And just ran a 19.32 here
WTF? 😒🤨
@@wftyler9680 what was his best 100m?
With todays tracks that are much better surfaces and faster surfaces to run on its no doubt he would of ran in the 19.24-19.28 range for the 200m.
Best half lap EVER
Maaaan Mike had me and my friends racing every day 😅
Best running form
This gave me chills.
Runs with power. Hits the ground so hard
My all time favourite athlete.
My favourite runner of all time 🏆
Awesome!!! 🥇💪
Frankie Fredericks was on fire also this games. Nobody had an answer for Johnson though.
Great moment for a great sprinter!
Champions of international athletes
The commentary 😂
Mr. Bailey said it best, "he's a chicken"
good job Michael Jackson
I was there!
Still the best. Everyone one is juiced up.
I don’t know about anyone else but I tried to copy MJ’s running style as a kid during basketball sprints and I must have looked ridiculous lol
For context I’m a 5-9 Irish ginger
😂😂😂😂
Thanks for adding some context.
I'm ROTFLMGAO.
This man has 12 GOLD MEDALS, zero silver, and zero bronze! He’s the ultimate winner.
And Then came the lightning 🌩
Bolt.
No Ubër.
Hero
Imteresting that it is Ato Boldon running third for Trinidad.
More well known as an announcer now.
Didnt recognise him cuz he wore shades most of his career
He slowed up with a good 15 meters to go!
ਘੋੜਾ ਕਾਫੀ ਤੇਜ਼ ਭਜਦਾ ਹੈ। ਪਰ ਜਿਉਰਜ ਫਲੋਇਡ ਜੱਦ ਨਸ਼ਾ ਕਰ ਲੈਂਦਾਂ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਫੇਰ ਉਸਤੋਂ ਤੇਜ਼ ਭਜਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂਦਾ। ਵੈਸੇ ਇਹ ਭੱਜਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਖੇਲ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ। ਸਾਨੂੰ ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਖੇਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਸੰਦ।
19:32 without leaning....
Cats don’t understand he was the fastest for his time held it down
He gained stride that entire run.
American Football Hall of Fame Running back Eric Dickerson ran like MJ. Look at some NFL highlights. The similarities are striking
No ones talking abt micheal jackson
"Brought to you by Marlboro Cigarettes!"
Valle perjet nder jehon
Bro was like a fucking diesel engine
Anyone know how fast he was over 100m? He looked to have a lot of speed and wonder why he didnt try for it at least.
It’s the 200m. 2nd and 3rd place were both faster men.
向こう100年は破られないと言われたタイムだったけど、まさか12年後にアッサリ破られるとは
What was his time ???
Retrospecte Atletismo Global 2023😮😮😮😮
COLD
Dawgggg
notthe premiere event. It the 200 not the 100. Donovan Bailey was the winner of the premiere event. Nice try USA
He was the first male in 100 years to win gold in both the 200m and 400m at the same Olympics
@@ghangis1 So? LOL
@@thomasanderson5929 He is a lot more decorated and celebrated than Bailey
Johnson vs bolt 100m who u got
LFG
Usain Bolt is the best. Michael Johnson the greatest. 😉
Baley kicked his ass lol
🥇👏👏👏
EPO, GH y etc, etc
anyone from when noah lyles beat this!?
Dammit Boldon🇹🇹. You could've been one of the best if you just took the roids & ran with it.
Put these new age kids in lane three they won’t run faster than 19.90
0:24
from lane 3!
I don't think Lyles would have ran 19.31 from lane 3.
I'm a big Lyles fan but no he would not.
WATTBA
Michael Johnson o PATO 🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢🦢
Apparently, he couldn't have done it without Hershey's Gold. 🙄
Straight Back lol thatd how Adrian Peterson ran the football Lol
That 19:32 has always seemed suspicious to me.
Shut up 🤫
Always been a huge fan, a bigger fan than I was for Bolt, which I wasn't really, didn't like his personality and fake wannebe cool faces he made that wasn't his natural expression (narcism). But Johnson was the real man, always made me think of Eddy Murphy when I was a kid.
Johnson was a pretentious douche, ever seen the 150m against Bailey when he faked a hamstring pull because he knew he was going to lose
You don't have to like him he's not begging for it neither his fans gtfoh
@@AltheaPalmer-zp1ep You should learn about narcissism, normal people don't act that way though, you should know, most people don't want to be seen as arrogant, which he portrays to be, but its not even about that lol
so that’s what a sprinter looks like before steroids.
Before? Are you fucking slow
The greatest sprinter ever...Sorry Usain.
That’s not really true since it’s not an opinion thing ha. Bolt ran faster so that makes him better as a runner
@@joeheasley8046
The tracks and shoes are more favorable to sprinters now than in the '90s.
@@redpillfreedom6692 And I’m sure track shoes in the 90’s were more favorable to track shoes in previous decades.
It’s irrelevant. Bolt is the most decorated sprinter in history and has the fastest time in history. He’s the greatest of all time. That doesn’t take anything away from Michael Johnson.
@@fooloof1211would Usain have been as fast if he ran 4 rounds of both the 400 and then the 200? Bolt ran with only 3 rounds of the 100 and the 200, not the longest sprint like Michael did. That’s what separates MJ from Bolt: More rounds, more races, and longer distances over the toughest sprint event in athletics. Bolt had the easier 100, but yet MJ still produced that speed and time. He was even more a freak of nature than Bolt.m
@@jameslborgdoes not change the fact that Usain bolt is the fastest sprinter of all time. No cap 😊
Das Pferd!
Donovan Bailey > Michael Johnson
Steroids does work.
drugs, drugs, drugs.....
Sounds like u r on them