Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
One of the best track and field athletes in history, he won four Olympic gold medals and eight more World Championship gold medals.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth13 September 1967
CityDallas, TX
CountryUnited States of America
sports running mean
Rivalries don't necessarily mean races being close at major championships. I had a rivalry with Butch Reynolds for many years. I won all the races, but Butch was the world record holder before I came into the sport, he was extremely talented and he was the only other man running 43 seconds.
running honesty house
When you're gone I can go running though the house screaming and no one will ever hear me.
motivational running hard-work
Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.
concerned principals state
I know principals all over the state are very concerned about participation in this new program.
bridge care cross football trying
I'm just trying to take care of football right now, ... I'll cross that bridge when I get there.
coaches front great guys learn trying
I'm just trying to learn as much as I can every day. I've got some great guys in front of me and great coaches around me,
came east playing stay thinking
Everyone came in thinking East Aurora's always in the game. You always have to stay up and keep playing with them because they can have runs.
major quite win
On average, 44.73 isn't going to win you a lot of major titles. So he'll need to improve, but that is quite probable.
against boxing emphasis
Against Elgin (Friday) we didn't get any rebounds. So we put a big emphasis on boxing out and getting rebounds.
family knowing relieved
The family was very relieved of knowing the whereabouts of their mother/sister.
budget crime decision decline locally manpower officer
I made the decision because of budget restrictions and we need the manpower here in the department, ... There hasn't been a decline in drug crime in the county, but I think we could put the officer to better use locally through our department.
chance great lads start
It was a great chance for the lads to start getting to know each other,
bring community continue district diverse involved order proven seat strong unite
I've been involved in the district, and it's one of the most diverse districts, ... We've been able to bring the community together, unite them and give them a seat at the table, and they've been able to have input. In order for District 8 to continue to thrive, they need proven and strong leadership.
clinic last since size
This clinic has tripled in size since we did our first one last year.