Michael Johnson

American sprinter (born 1967)
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Michael Johnson

Summary

Michael Johnson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dallas[2]. He was born on September 13, 1967[3]. He worked as a sprinter[4] and athletics competitor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,761 views/month, #6,731 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dallas[2], Michael Johnson…
  • Michael Johnson was born on September 13, 1967[3].
  • Among Michael Johnson's spouses was Armine Shamiryan[7].
  • Michael Johnson held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Michael Johnson's professions included sprinter[4].
  • Michael Johnson worked as an athletics competitor[5].
  • Michael Johnson's education included a stint at Baylor University[9].
  • Michael Johnson's education included a stint at Skyline High School[10].
  • Michael Johnson received the L'Équipe Champion of Champions[11].
  • Michael Johnson received the World Athlete of the Year[12].
  • Michael Johnson received the World Athlete of the Year[13].
  • Michael Johnson received the Associated Press Athlete of the Year[14].
  • Michael Johnson is recorded as male[15].
  • Michael Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Michael Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Michael Johnson (athlete)[17].
  • Michael Johnson's residence is recorded as San Rafael[18].
  • Michael Johnson's sport is recorded as athletics[19].
  • Michael Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[20].
  • Michael Johnson's given name is recorded as Michael[21].
  • Michael Johnson's record held is recorded as Men's 4 x 400 metres relay world record progression[22].
  • Michael Johnson's record held is recorded as Q136325598[23].
  • Michael Johnson's participant in is recorded as 2000 Summer Olympics[24].
  • Michael Johnson's participant in is recorded as 1996 Summer Olympics[25].
  • Michael Johnson's participant in is recorded as 1992 Summer Olympics[26].
  • Michael Johnson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dallas[2], Michael Johnson… he was born on September 13, 1967[3].

Education

Educated at Baylor University[9], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30] and Skyline High School[10], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1970[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sprinter[4] and athletics competitor[5].

Recognition

Awards received include L'Équipe Champion of Champions[11], a sports award[34], in France[35], founded in 1975[36]; World Athlete of the Year[12], a sports award[37], founded in 1988[38]; and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[14], a Sportsperson of the Year[39], in United States[40], founded in 1931[41].

Personal Life

Among Michael Johnson's spouses was Armine Shamiryan[7].

Why It Matters

Michael Johnson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,761 views/month, #6,731 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Michael Johnson born?

Michael Johnson was born in Dallas[2].

Who was Michael Johnson married to?

Michael Johnson's spouses include Armine Shamiryan[7].

What did Michael Johnson do for work?

Michael Johnson worked as sprinter[4] and athletics competitor[5].

Where did Michael Johnson go to school?

Michael Johnson was educated at Baylor University[9] and Skyline High School[10].

What awards did Michael Johnson receive?

Honors received include L'Équipe Champion of Champions[11], World Athlete of the Year[12], World Athlete of the Year[13], and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Olympedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . All-Athletics.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Dallas
    Educated at Baylor University, Skyline High School
    Sport athletics
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