50 Stunning Olympic moments: Michael Johnson's sprint double
Michael Johnson prepares for the 200m final on the start line at the 1996 Olympic Games in AtlantaPhotograph: SAGJohnson wore gold running shoes at the gamesPhotograph: Don Emmert/AFPHe won the 200m in record timePhotograph: SAG
None of his rivals were even close to him as he surged across the linePhotograph: Michael Probst/Associated PressHis time in the 200m was a new world record of 19.32 secsPhotograph: Mike Blake/ReutersHe also achieved a blisteringly quick time of 44.62 secs to win the 400m final, making him a double gold medallist at his home GamesPhotograph: Popperfoto
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