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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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50 Stunning Olympic moments: Michael Johnson's sprint double

Michael Johnson: sport
Michael Johnson prepares for the 200m final on the start line at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta Photograph: SAG
Michael Johnson: sprinting
Johnson wore gold running shoes at the games Photograph: Don Emmert/AFP
Michael Johnson: sport
He won the 200m in record time Photograph: SAG
Michael Johnson: Johnson
None of his rivals were even close to him as he surged across the line Photograph: Michael Probst/Associated Press
Michael Johnson: athletics
His time in the 200m was a new world record of 19.32 secs Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
Michael Johnson: sport
He also achieved a blisteringly quick time of 44.62 secs to win the 400m final, making him a double gold medallist at his home Games Photograph: Popperfoto
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