Michael Johnson vs Ato Boldon
Michael Johnson vs Ato Boldon: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael Johnson and Ato Boldon?
Boldon was another prominent sprinter of the era, competing closely with Johnson in the 200 and 400 meters. Their rivalry added excitement to the sprinting events during the late 1990s.
Michael Johnson
Key numbers
- Olympic Gold Medals2
- World Championships Gold Medals4
- World Records2
- Career WinsMultiple
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals2 (1996)
- World Championships Gold Medals4 (1991, 1993, 1995, 1997)
- World Records400 meters (43.18 seconds), 200 meters (19.32 seconds)
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Ato Boldon
Key numbers
- World Championships Gold Medals4
- Olympic Medals2
- Career WinsMultiple
Top honours
- World Championships4 Gold Medals
- Olympics2 Medals