Michael Johnson
Former Olympic sprinter and world-record holder known for winning gold in both the 200m and 400m at the same Olympic Games and for multiple world records and Olympic medals; shares insights on performance, mindset and recovery from a stroke.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 59min
Michael Johnson: The Mind That Never Settled For Second
Michael Johnson, former Olympic sprinter and double gold medalist, reflects on the mindset behind sustained excellence. He discusses evidence-based belief, relentless training habits, intense mental rehearsal before races, the Barcelona food-poisoning setback, returning a tainted relay medal, and his stroke recovery that reshaped perspective and gratitude.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 57min
The Psychology of Winning | Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson, four-time Olympic gold medalist and sprint legend, shares how he trained his mind for clutch performance. He contrasts nervousness with fear, reveals the call room’s quiet power, and explains nonstop mental imagery and race-day routines. He also reflects on recovery after a stroke and how the same mindset principles guided his comeback.
