All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it's impossible to think that being descended from… — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it's impossible to think that being descended from… — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm… — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
Don't shoot for something unattainable - completely outside of your nature or opportunity. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
There's a complete difference between training for a specific event and goal and just training. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
You learn as much from those who have failed as from those who have succeeded. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
The only way to deal with loss - as a horribly unwelcome guest that you know will show up eventually. And so you deny… — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
On the £20,000 Mercedes prizes for each winner at the World Athletics Championships in Stuttgart- Anyone good enough to win already has one. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
As strong as my legs are, it is my mind that has made me a champion. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
They don't give you gold medals for beating somebody. They give you gold medals for beating everybody. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
Difficult as it was to hear, slavery has benefited descendants like me - I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us. — Michael Johnson Copy Share Image
