Michael Johnson, once the blur that left fellow sprinters in his wake, remains one of track and field's most transformative figures. As the only male athlete to win Olympic gold in 200m and 400m at the same Games (Atlanta 1996), Johnson's athletic legacy includes four Olympic golds, eight World Championships, and simultaneous world records in both distances, a previously thought impossible feat.
Today, Michael channels his performance mindset into reshaping the track's future as the CEO and commissioner of Grand Slam Track, launched in 2025. This revolutionary league eliminates pacers and focuses on head-to-head competition, offering the sport's largest prize purse across four premier meets. "I think I can save track," Michael told BBC Sport, prioritising rivalries over times to build a sustainable fanbase beyond Olympic cycles.
Beyond athletics, Johnson leads the Michael Johnson Young Leaders, equipping young people who've faced adversity with tools to transform their communities. As a BBC Olympics commentator since 2004, serial entrepreneur, and Hall of Fame inductee, Johnson brings unparalleled insights to corporate audiences about goal-setting, performance psychology, and overcoming obstacles.
Book Michael Johnson to inspire your team with the same philosophy that turned athletic excellence into business innovation: success directly reflects effort, guided by purposeful goals.