Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

athlete United States

Michael Johnson is a former American sprinter, widely regarded as one of the greatest 400m runners in history. He won four Olympic gold medals and set multiple world records during his career, including the 400m and 4x400m relay. Johnson is known for his unique running style and his historic achievements, particularly at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where he famously won gold in both the 200m and 400m events. His rivalry with Roger Black during their competitive years is well-remembered in the athletics community.

Born on Sep 13, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
103,390
Power
1,513$
Sentiment
6.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,025 $700,000 568$
Norway 1 3.00 0.08% +0% 5,421,241 4,552 $403,000 338$
Dominican Republic 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,320 $89,000 76$
Ukraine 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 43,733,762 33,641 $155,000 119$
United Arab Emirates 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 7,585 $430,000 330$
Kenya 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 53,771,296 41,267 $106,000 81$
Totals 6 132,319,231 103,390 $1,883,000 1,512$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Michael Johnson was supposed to revolutionize athletics but has ended up causing significant financial losses. 3

Aftenposten: Stjernesmell på 190 millioner: – En katastrofe!

Switzerland Switzerland: Michael Johnson promised lucrative opportunities for athletes under the Grand Slam Track label. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Weltklasse Zürich: Spektakel im Sprint

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Michael Johnson is the president of the circuit who promised substantial prize money for athletes. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En 2025, ¿cuánto dinero ha ganado Marileidy Paulino?

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Michael Johnson is the president of the Grand Slam Track circuit and promised substantial prize money for athletes. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En 2025, ¿cuánto dinero ha ganado Marileidy Paulino?

Jamaica Jamaica: Michael Johnson, CEO and Commissioner of Grand Slam Track, wrote an open letter addressing the league's financial shortfall and its impact on athletes. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Ja earn first win at U20 Lacrosse Champs | Sports