Michael Johnson On Olympic Doping & Giving Back His Gold Medal
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Published 2024-08-07
Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson opens up about the pervasive issue of doping in the Olympics and the emotional decision behind returning his gold medal. Join us as Michael shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the reasons that led to his courageous choice.
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All Comments (21)
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Watch the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/TXsVxHIYLKQ
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The only negative the title looks like he doped. Maybe add he’s a clean athlete?
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Not only does the title insinuate he doped, but the start of the ad right when suicide is mentioned, is so crass
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I didn't know all the details of his 5th Gold Medal, got to respect the dude for giving his medal back...
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So several years after retirement, the guy testified in front of a grand jury and admitted he was using performance enhancing drugs, he admitted it, but he never failed a drug test and some people still believe Usain Bolt was clean 🤣
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World class sprinter and world class man.
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MJ & Linford Christie Were My Favourite Athletes of this Era. Both Great Ambassadors of The Sport.
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Not slighting MJ in the least. But it's easier to give back a medal when you have another 4. Plus if I have to give one back, let it be relay and not individual events. What MJ did makes me respect him even more. Interesting story. He did an interview at the Olympics and was asked about his unique running style and what would happen if he ran like the rest of the guys. His answer..."I'd be back with those guys." Absolute Legend!
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Man - I love you Michael for being honest and true to your sport. That's why you are a hero.
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Respect you so much for your honesty
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Top man! 🥇
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Would have hoped to see MJ at the Paris games . He is a superstar
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Michael is a proper champion well done sir.❤👍
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As a sweater enthusiast, that cashmere hoodie is saweeeet!
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Fascinating clip, but perhaps don’t cut a heartfelt discussion on suicide in half to advertise a drink…
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Loved this but unfortunate timing on your mid point add break.😢your mention of Family suicide interrupted by a advert for Huel
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Well i honestly thought once 1 member of the relay was found to be doping that everyone on the team lost their medal automatically.
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Maybe Carl Lewis should give most of his back too. Instead of blaming solely Big Ben.
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None of these guys are clean. How can some of the subpar athletes either admit to doping or get caught for doping and yet there are many people way faster, you don't think they're doping also?
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Everyone who follows track and field knows Michael Johnson was doping too 😂
