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Biography - A Short Wiki
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Michael Johnson is an American retired athlete well known for his sprinting skills. To date, he owes four Olympic gold medals and eight world championships gold medals in the span of his career. He has been holding several world records in 200, 300, 400m. Johnson is considered one of the greatest sprinters of all time.
Career Highlights
Michael Johnson has been very successful throughout the years.
In 1991 at the Worlds Championships in Tokyo, Johnson won for the first time in 200metre race over Frankie Fredericks by 0.33 seconds. In the 1992 Summer Olympics, Johnson raced as a member of the 4*400metre relay team, which got a gold medal. Again in 1995 World Championship in Gothenburg, Johnson won his first 200m and 400m “double.”
Family and Personal Life
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In 1998, Michael Johnson tied knots with Kerry Doyen, an entertainment reporter. They had their first child. Currently, he lives in Marin County, California, with his second wife, Armine Shamiryan, along with his son, Sebastian, from the first marriage. Being an active person, Johnson, too, makes sure that his wife joins him up every day for the gym. Not so alcoholic, yet he owes a wine refrigerator and a wine bar in his living room. His admiration came from Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt who defended Johnson’s 200m record by 0.01 second at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Kerry Doyen (m. 1998- ?); Armine Shamiryan |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Sebastian Johnson) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | No |
| Civil Status | Married |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Michael Duane Johnson |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 55 years |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 77 kg, 170 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $8 Million |
| Occupation | Athlete (sprinter) |
Height, Weight, and Age
Michael Johnson's height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. Michael Johnson weighs 77 kg. Being born on September 13, 1967, translates to an age of 55 years as of todays date (June 2, 2023).
Quotes
I don’t always do a lot of predicting, but, when I get a really strong feeling about something, I will tell people.
Michael Johnson
I had already been into my professional career for six years and had not won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. There was a tremendous amount of pressure going into 1996 to get it done.
Michael Johnson
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.
Michael Johnson
All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it’s impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn’t left an imprint through the generations. Difficult as it was to hear, slavery has benefited descendants like me – I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us.
Michael Johnson
All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it’s impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn’t left an imprint through the generations.
Michael Johnson
