Michael Johnson and the Night the Shoes Went Golden

[@M.g_marcum]

"Alright guys I want the lightest shoe possible to man." *Wears heaviest chain he can afford for the race*

[@drkstr611]

Matthew Marcum he had to make up for the extra weight 😂

[@XxTHENAVARROTRONxX]

Hahahahaha

[@dhnsh1843]

He is running with his legs ... Not his neck... If thats the case then all the runners must run naked

[@malcolmjcullen]

He was so much faster than everyone else they made him run with a handicap.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Matthew Marcum Yeah, I always kinda wondered about that!😅🤔

[@BryonLetterman]

I was ten and I remember watching him in those shoes. You only think of Michael Johnson when you think of golden track shoes. Iconic.

[@LofiWurld]

even after all this time, he still remains one of the BEST, track and field has ever produced!!!

[@chuckgreygoodman4478]

johnson had great technique no wasted movements its just unorthodox upright style but very fast leg speed .i watched all his races .

[@usainphelps1491]

Pretty bad starts though

[@sungodjrspot]

I agree.He was my fav quartermiler.

[@smallknuckles5708]

@@usainphelps1491 his bad start is everyones amazing start.

[@gezzarandom]

Agreed if you look at him in action, there’s no wasted movement and everything is in perfect alignment.

[@Bighead2K1]

19.32s with a bad jump and he also had a sore hamstring..so he wasn t even 100% when he broke the record..shit crazy

[@ExtergeoDesigns]

Juiceeeeee

[@miwe3719]

@@ExtergeoDesigns everyone in the olympics is juiced up

[@jveeze2551]

@@miwe3719 false you gotta take drug test or else you’ll be band

[@riccardogiovetti]

Broke it by more than 3.5 meters*

[@richardgoodwin3087]

This is so motivational.

[@al8054]

Michael Johnson - best voice ever

[@MrTheblackopsdude]

He's so fast his head couldn't catch up. No, but really this is an idol of a man. He had an unorthodox running style but was pure power.

[@brasstacksboxing409]

Watched this live on a 13 inch tv with 5 channels at center hill lake, on vacation as a kid. Some sporting events, you just remember all the details. This was one of them!.

[@mansonblack7506]

Such a legend

[@TAWPhotography]

He’s a very amazing and iconic sprinter. He’s a big inspiration to me. It’s time for me to put in hard work 💪🏾

[@Nicholasxie]

I’m still in awe watching him now in 2021. He was so laser focused on these events. Those flashy gold shoes are so memorable.

[@blackman34]

Vaguely remember the race as a 4 year old. Iconic.

[@ABLQuality]

definetly one of the greatest sprinters of all time

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you! Thanks for posting this video! I was always struck at how genuinely humble Michael Johnson appears when speaking. I wonder if this is knowing that in running events, one can bask in glory for a time. However, EVENTUALLY, there will always be someone faster than you.🤔

[@jamesjames20]

A true legend

[@artehaga]

Without error in his start he would have done under 19 secs and its been studied already. BEST Technique EVER. I watched all his races .. He is the Michael Jordan of Athletics, the MIchael Jackson of Athletics, the Lionel Messi of Ronaldinho or Maradona of Football. He is The GOD Michael Johnson. Truly inspiring and exemplary figure.

[@dash0173]

no.. without his error, his time may have been 19.30 instead of 19.32. One step will not take .32 seconds off of such a fast race.

[@usaidmazhar9748]

adza botchway If you start bad, the first few steps of your race are negatively affected, not just the first one. It takes time to readjust and regain time lost.

[@fopperer]

"under 19 secs and its been studied already" fake news, lol

[@Harzexe]

maybe not under 19 sec but he could beat Bolt's 19.19... it's quite possible

[@mateocercola8713]

Harz.exe a tenth of a second is an hour in a 200 meter sprint... he couldve maybe gotten to 19.25 MAYBE but not bolts record

[@leo29hornsfan]

ah the good Ole days. Michael Johnson with his gold spikes and Ato Bolden my track idol with his Oakley's even at night time.

[@Astro2729]

Wants the lightest shoe possible to enhance performance, but wears a gold chain around his neck that probably weighs half the shoe. Makes sense.

[@menikmati-ku3ms]

gotta find the balance...

[@Astro2729]

between what? his neck and his feet?

[@brandon9089]

the body weight is wayyyyy less significant than the weight of the shoe. you can be a big muscular sprinter and still be fast but the shoe weight matters more because of the pendulum your feet need to be light

[@no0ne69_3]

He reminds me of forest gums when he runs, what a great guy, never even heard of him before now.

[@no0ne69_3]

Gump*

[@steveneinstein]

forest gums lol :D sounds like a dis hahaha

[@cecilecampbell6545]

It good to put yourself because what you thing is impossible at the moment is possible at anytime

[@TeoGrehan]

Super short documentary. Grossly under subbed channel here.

[@vernonnilesjr7910]

I remember them gold shoes were his trademark he should got a patent were wildly popular and made his career great job mike u made and represented our country very proud🙏💯💯💪🥇🏅

[@moondood0918]

What a legend...

[@eman610]

Crazy how not until just recently, after 26 years, the record for the 200m was finally broken.

[@theGOAT41034]

MJ is legend

[@kabitaphuyal354]

Damn he was in super great shape

[@samkoroma1823]

MECHEAL JOHNSON

[@miwe3719]

This could be a clip from a 30 for 30 this is so well made

[@LuvalyroseRosettaHamilton]

Ex president must have forgotten about These real gold sneakers by Nike

[@goonzjav]

Why does no-one think MJ was doping?

[@abtex325]

Sooo im guessing Tobie is Tinkers lil bro?

[@liebyat4475]

what were those white nikes at 0:28

[@mr.opinion6576]

Brilliant !

[@kobenoyashi3394]

Very cool!

[@marvinmejia4758]

Song at 2:18?

[@alanvaldez4816]

Whats name for this spikes

[@jermainerobinson5853]

:Usain bolt has entered the chat

[@alexisdiaz4217]

GOAT

[@georgefilms4702]

Premium video

[@vinkocvitanovic]

All hands down man did what he did..but he said he would beat Bolt in a 100m.. hardly doubtly.

[@asnark7115]

When did he say that?

[@argentoargento6243]

u should've patent your golden shoes now some dude from somewhere is forging history

[@bobbarker8950]

Yo why he look like a simpsons character

[@pencil8752]

who thought it said Michael Jordan?

[@donovonj2093]

me

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

get your eyes checked

[@Adrhodes442]

>Not knowing who Michael Johnson is How old are you???

[@donovonj2093]

+Adrhodes442 10

[@BreuckelensFinest]

Oh you don't know track! I didn't think it was Jordan!

[@chrisclark8633]

Johnson vs bolt over 200m both at there peak? Johnson wins no sweat

[@menikmati-ku3ms]

bolt anyday

[@jamrats9441]

Bolt wins by his very Long stride !!

[@nick5422]

I think Johnson could squeak out a win but would be an extremely close race

[@asnark7115]

You realize that we have the times of each one at their peak, right?

[@bluestarsodmg]

All I'ma say is USA 🇺🇸

[@hatzandall1242]

But David beat Goliath if everyone else was David then we had to find the right David. You know who that was? That was Bolt, Usain Bolt.

[@yeon723]

donovan bailey owned you michael lol

[@briancockerham4731]

would that twitch or stumble at the beginning have been a false start by today's tech and standards?

[@asnark7115]

No, it was on the third step.

[@kashkandy]

another MJ

[@PacificExpressions]

What an uptight guy. Bolt kept it fun.

[@mitchelljack1590]

Why do sprinters have such jacked upper bodies?

[@nick5422]

Because your arms are very important to output power and propel yourself forward when running, especially in sprinting

[@asnark7115]

Because sprinting is basically a series of unloaded, one-legged, eccentric, partial-range power cleans. Having said that, they're more lean than anything else. Carl Lewis and MJ both never weighed more than 180-185 for the long majority of their careers.

[@chuckgreygoodman4478]

in 200 Bailey had no chance

[@strawberryshirt87]

SuperMan

[@danielmcdonnell4643]

until bolt cane

[@Lo-rb1zr]

False start

[@ahunvodela7176]

kek

[@chowdertime9491]

And why didn't you do 100m 😂

[@alastairwalls8445]

Because he wasn't quick enough for it

[@paulbrown1585]

I think there were some steroids in dem shoes....

[@BobSmith-dt6xs]

His form is so bad lol. How can him and Usain Bolt be so good with such sub-optimal running mechanics.

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

Bob Smith you obviously dont know running mechanics

[@levinchau123]

you do know this guy did a analysis on usain bolt pointing out his bad form right?

[@TheTricky411]

lol

[@nickyam8474]

Bob Smith He is one of the greatest runners of all time, and is well known for his analysis and knowledge on technique. The only 'bad' part of his races are his starts, and the leaning back when he runs is to get more force into the ground, which = more speed

[@reed574]

Bob Smith Don't need good form for short distances

[@alexprema8518]

THE REAL 200 m RECORD !!! Bolt is a cheater like Lance Armstrong !!!!

[@avon8375]

Only cause of steroids

[@usainphelps1491]

You suck at sports so you hate on other on KZbin, nice