Michael Johnson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Johnson
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Sep 13, 1967(1967-09-13)
Age	57
Birthplace	Dallas, TX
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Virgo

Michael Johnson Biography

Michael Johnson is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on September 13, 1967 in Dallas, TX, Texas, United States. American sprinter widely regarded as one of the best track and field athletes in history. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship gold medals during his career.

Only Carl Lewis holds as many gold medals in track & field events.

In 1991 at the World Championships in Tokyo, Johnson earned his first world title by winning the 200 m race by the unusual margin of victory of 0.33 seconds over Frankie Fredericks.

Two weeks before the 1992 Summer Olympics began, Johnson and his agent both contracted food poisoning at a restaurant in Spain. Johnson lost both weight and strength. He was the favorite to win the 200 m going into the Olympics, but he could do no better than sixth in his semifinal heat, and failed to reach the 200 m final by 0.16 seconds. Nevertheless, he was able to race as a member of the 4 × 400 m relay team, which won a gold medal and set a new world record time of 2:55.74. Johnson ran his leg in a time of 44.73.

He had a son, Sebastian, born in 2000 with his first wife Kerry D’Oyen. He later divorced and remarried, to Armine Shamiryan.

Michael Johnson Net Worth

Michael Johnson is one of the richest Runner from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Johnson 's net worth $7 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in business.

He was a contestant on NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice reality show in 2010.

Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13, 1967) is an American retired sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships gold medals in the span of his career. He formerly held the world and Olympic records in the 200 m and 400 m, as well as the world record in the indoor 400 m. He also once held the world’s best time in the 300 m. Johnson is generally considered one of the greatest and most consistent sprinters in the history of track and field.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Johnson height 6′ 1″ Michael weight 174 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Johnson Dating?

According to our records, Michael Johnson married to Armine Shamiryan. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Johnson’s is not dating anyone.

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Johnson is the only male athlete in history to win both the 200 metres and 400 metres events at the same Olympics, a feat he accomplished at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Johnson is also the only man to successfully defend his Olympic title in the 400 m, having done so at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Aside from his Olympic success, Johnson accumulated eight gold medals at the World Championships and is tied with Carl Lewis for the third most gold medals won by a runner (after Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix).

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Johnson celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.

In a much hyped competition in June 1997, he raced against Bailey in a 150 metres (160 yd) race at SkyDome in Toronto. The event was unsanctioned, and its unique course consisted of 75 metres of curved track and a 75-metre straight. The race was billed as a competition for the title of “World’s Fastest Man”. However, Johnson failed to live up to expectations when he pulled up around the 100 metre mark, having injured his hamstring. Bailey won the race and the $1.5 million prize that came with the victory, Johnson received $500,000.

Who is faster Michael Johnson or Usain Bolt?

Usian Bolt’s 200m splits were clocked at 9.98 + 9.32 splits for his 200m. Compared to Michael Johnson’s 19.32 from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, his splits were 10.12 + 9.20, so Johnson actually ran a faster second half.

Where is Michael Johnson now?

Johnson currently lives in Marin County, California , with his second wife Armine Shamiryan, a chef, and his son Sebastian, born in 2000 during his first marriage to entertainment reporter Kerry D’Oyen.

Does Michael Johnson still fight?

Michael Julian Johnson (born June 4, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Johnson currently fights in the Lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Is Singer Michael Johnson still alive?

July 25, 2017

Does Michael Johnson still hold any track records?

He is still a world record holder for the 4 x 400 meter relay.