American star Michael Johnson wins his fourth consecutive world title in the men's 400m with a new world record time of 43.18 seconds at the 1999 World Championships in Seville.

1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the challenger, M. Petit of France, in 25 minutes. 1934 — Paul ...

American Michael Johnson, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist in the 200m and 400m, wins the men's 400m with a time of 44.12 seconds at the 1997 World Championships in Athens. This win marked Johnson's ...

— -- RIO DE JANEIRO -- Bursting out of the blocks in Lane 8, Wayde van Niekerk didn't see another runner during the entire Olympic 400-meter final. He didn't need to. It was just him against the ...

Legendary Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson has opened up about why he chose to hand back his fifth and final gold medal. The American athletics icon won five gold medals throughout his illustrious ...