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… — 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
