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One of the great American Olympians of all-time, Michael Johnson, went to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta looking to become the first man to win the 200m and 400m in the same year.

Those 1996 Olympics in Atlanta would end up being marked by two things: the Centennial Park bombing and the legendary performance of Michael Johnson in the 200m and 400m.

We discuss the later here this week on the podcast in our lead up to the 2021 games in Tokyo fast approaching.

On this episode we discuss:

• Michael Johnson’s food poisoning incident in Barcelona in 1992
• His trademark gold spikes
• His 200m and 400m races being just days after the Centennial Park Bombing
• How lopsided his Olympic races were
• Michael Johnson’s bad luck with injuries throughout his career
• Michael’s unique running style
• Is he the most well-known American track and field star since Jesse Owens?
• Much more…

To watch these events as they aired in 1996, check out the videos on our website: https://distantreplaypodcast.com/ep-85-1996-summer-olympics-michael-johnson-wins-200m-400m/