Exactly,Michael was know world wide in a time without internet so we had no choice but to know him.Usain Bolt is know worldwide despite us being distracted by other shows on the internet.
The BBC have had Michael Johnson as a pundit for major athletics events for many years now. He brings so much knowledge and intense passion for the sport to the coverage, I listen carefully to every word he says because I know I’m going to learn something each time he talks. I’m just slightly too young to remember him competing, but it’s no surprise to me that someone like him would be so immensely talented at the sport.
That was the greatest races of alltime for the 200m. Although Bolt broke it. Its was the winning margin..it was INSANE. To take 0.34 seconds off your own world record. The only thing that surpasses it. Is the insane 400m hurdle final in Tokyo. Where Karsten Warholm took 0.76 seconds off his world record. That was unreal.
I will never see the number 23 the same way again *EDIT* - At 8:28 I mistakenly placed Johnson's 400 meter times instead of his 200 meter times. According to All-TimeAthletics.com - Johnson's times were: 12 - 19.89 13 - 19.89 14 - 19.90 15 - 19.91 16 - 19.91 17 - 19.93 18 - 19.93 19 - 19.93 20 - 19.94 21 - 19.94 22 - 19.98 23 - 19.98 **Thanks for understanding!**
@j j bolt also is 15 years ahead. During the 90s the health and wellness workout was quite a bit different than what they are now. If they both would have ran in the 90s, johnson would have definitely won any race vs bolt.
@@skootskeet In your dream if Micheal Johnson was running against Bolt in the 1990's Bolt would be the winner check the times that Bolt ran and see for yourself
Michael Johnson was the definition of speed endurance, greatness, and class during the 90s. He commanded so much respect from competitors and coaches from different nations. Even the Jamaicans, America's sprint rival nation, respected him. So much respect that whenever he requested to meet Usain Bolt or Yohan Blake, they made preparations to meet him in person.
I was a kid when I watched Michael Johnson winning all his races. I still remember him sporting golding shoes and winning the race. He is truly one of the best American and world sprinters I have ever seen. Thank you Michael for Great Memories!!!!
I love them both. Johnson was a Class Athlete, my favorite in his time. When Johnson was competing, his face looked serious and focused; concentrating on what was ahead of him, what was to come next. I think he hardly pay attention to any other athletes competing. His eyes were on his game,, the finish line.. He was a proud athlete. I salute him. Much respect to M. Johnson. He was the best; dominating in his time. Michael Johnson will be remembered forever. Take away nothing from him. One the other hand, Usain Bolt the Greatest sprinter over 100m and 200m distance of all time; seemed to gave a different flavor to the sport. A spirit that captured the world. Just before a race Bolt is competing in, he would distracted his audience. like a brainstorm; Bolt may dance, make fun or giving signals as if sending messages to his audience. You never see seriousness on Bolt as though he was concentrating on an a global race, he is minutes or seconds away from running. Even when Bolt is on the biggest stage.. As Michael, Bolt captured the attention of a large global audience. In this time with a swinking globe as a result of technology, I can safely say Bolt audience is larger. People crave to see Bolt on the field before and even after a race; wondering what he is coming with next. Love to both Johnson and Bold
I was actually fortunate enough to be in the stadium when he broke the 200m record at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. I like to think that my presence in the crowd gave him the good luck he needed to break the world record! 😅
The answer is both. After seeing MJ break the 200m record in 1996 I didn’t think I would see an athlete perform at that level again. Then in 2008 we saw bolt get double gold and double WR. They are the 2 best sprinters of all time to date IMO. However 1 thing that Bolt had that I have never seen before or after is a charisma that captured the worlds imagination. I hope we get another athlete like this but I feel we will be waiting along time. In the UK we are lucky enough to have MJ as a TV presenter for athletic competitions and he is also the best commentator pundit of all time
I was waiting for a simulation and a “what if” the two ran in the same event against each other. I liked how Johnson reacted in ‘09 when Bolt lowered the 200m to where it is now.
Great sprinters of different eras cannot be compared which one is the greatest.Both had an huge impact in the field of athletics & world records. RESPECT
Both class athletes and human beings. MJ’s authority on athletics is unparalleled. I’d have loved to have seen those 2 compete against each other in a 200!
Bolt would probably be slightly quicker, not by much though. At 400m Johnson would reign supreme though, as he was a better endurance sprinter rather than shorter distance explosive sprinter. Both 🐐 🐐 in their own right.
@@westcoast747 Had Johnson not trained the 400m, but 100m instead, his 200m would've looked differently and likely be even faster. The 400m training is very different here and may compromise the pure speed.
Dr.Edwin Moses record of 107 STRAIGHT VICTORIES IN TRACK'S MOST STRENUOUS SPEED RACE IS UNDOUBTEDLY " THE PINNACLE" OF ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT.IT IS FAR AND AWAY AND SINGULAR - " THE G.O.A.T" PERIOD.🎓🗽
Michael Johnson is now a BBC presenter, and there are very few who knows athletics more than he does. Even the medal winners stop to listen to his highly pragmatic person who speaks a lot of sense, he is also prominent in anti-doping policy.
He's from the era where new PEDs were so far ahead of doping tests conducted that it's super easy to get away with doping... Not saying he's guilty but the American doping test system was so corrupt during that period.... Even Carl Lewis admitted to failing doping test and claimed HUNDREDS of American athletes were caught during his time and allowed to escape bans. Most were never charged including himself.
The Lance Armstrong 1999 Cortisone saddle cream incident is similar to what you have just mentioned. believe it or not WADA is only a new organisation relative to the history of the sport only established in 1999, before then anti-doping practices and procedures were inconsistent (and to a certain still are). Having attended conferences and spoken to people with links to WADA and have to deal with WADA, I get the impression that many see them acting like dictators influenced by ideology (yet again some of those who say that who are athletes are probably doping). Many athletes feel uncomfortable with saying anything but the strict WADA line in case they are branded as dopers, Morgan Lakes tweet about two-faced nature of people not expressing their true feelings on how to improve Anri-doping. recently Whsilte blowing has become a big topic in literature especially with Kelsey Ericson's work on the so-called 'True ethical dilemma' and the fact that many of the major doping scandals only came to the fore because of whistleblowers i.e. BALCO, Russia, Nike Oregan Project. yet for some in the upper echelons of WADA there is a possible perception that whistleblowers are just dopers and the only good that can come from them is that they are taken out of the sport. this old fashioned opinion can be summed up by Craige Reedie who stated to RTE "I do not deal with Whilsteblowers, other people deal with them not us [meaning WADA]". This is problematic. Sorry for the long response but regarding Johnson what makes him different is that although he has the same old fashioned opinions of the WADA upper echelons he is willing to listen, debate and adapt and same things that many athletes feel they are unable to say thusly he is outspoken and as a result a breathe of fresh air in my opinion.
@Richard_Head it wasn't under the allowable limit at the time of the testing in 1988. At the time pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, were banned stimulants. He tested positive for them 3 times. He was supposed to be banned but US Olympic committee over turned the ruling siting that Lewis accidentally and unknowingly took the stimulants.
Edwin Moses is my Champion, but of a different era and event. 122 consecutive victories, 4 world records, and undefeated over a 10 span (9 years, 9 months, 9 days) in the 400m hurdles. I always admired Johnson’s vertical running posture (I ran the 200m, 400m and 800m, a few days before Johnson, but stood straight up and drove my coach crazy). Bolt is an anomaly at 6’5” with a turnover of a man 5’0”, and can get out of the blocks with the best of them. By the time he gets in stride, it’s over!!! When everyone knows they are battling for 2nd, you’re the GOAT!
2:40 c'mon man, of course it's going to get harder and harder to break the world record each time. Who knows how much faster the new world record will be after someone beats Bolt's current world record. It might literally only be beaten by 0.01 seconds... I'm a big fan of both by the way, but it seems you're trying to belittle Bolt's achievements compared to Johnson's. Plus Bolt has much tougher competition now due to the better available knowledge and technology. Both Johnson and Bolt are Legends!
Yup . It’s like trying to milk a none issue just to create a you tube video. I am sure if we look hard enough , you may find an Under 16 athlete with records that may surpass both usain and MJ in his or her field . Or like trying to compare pele or Messi as footballs GOAT. They are just not comparable and both were amazing in their respective fields and era
We did not factor in technology. Both running Shoe technology and running track material design has contributed to the ever reducing record times. Johnson may have been faster if competing with Bolt in the same era.
Bolt would have got him, although MJ will forever be my favorite, Bolt revolutionize running because his height & speed, hard combo to beat. No different how some of these NBA guys who are 6'8-9" with point guard handles
Talking about technology helping reduce the record time? Don’t forget the same technology brought better timing than previous years. If you use these timing techs now to time previous records they might be higher. Let’s not do this. Both are great in their times.
I had a great run yesterday! Probably my best run since going from a non runner to a runner a month ago. Thank you all and good luck on your runs as well!
The french nickname for Michael Johnson was « La loco de Waco » which could be translated this way : The Waco’s train engine. This guy was just incredible 👍🏻
Johnson is one of the greatest 400 meters runner ever witnessed by any one no doubt about it. But the most decorated athlete of all times in the main event is the 100 meters and that's Bolt. The most popular athlete will be Bolt no doubt about it. Both of them are legend's and should not be compared.
Even in the US we love Bolt the most but Johnson won back-in-my-day and he's very special to me -- but Bolt is a big time winner and loveable character
@Hakim Bryant If there was any chance it slowed him down, he would've taken it off. The guy's knowledge about running and the sport is second to none. And he was that ambitious as a young man that he would've taken out his left nut if he thought it would've helped. You're not for one minute claiming you know something that completely evaded him, are you? That would be embarrassing.
Michael Johnson is a huge idol of mine, and a brilliant pundit. However, Usain Bolt IMO is the single most captivating sportsman since Mohammed Ali. After Beijing he completely revolutionised athletics and athletics will most likely see a drop in popularity now he’s not competing sadly. His impact on the sport has been meteoric.
I’m gonna say Michael Johnson had the greater impact because he set the bar for Bolt to reach. I’m sure you know why Bolt wears gold sneakers. It’s to remind himself that it’s Johnson he is really racing against. Both are amazing and I had the pleasure of seeing both do amazing things.
Both athletes left great impacts on the track For Michael Johnson to produce his fastest 400m time in his final years at his age it is truly a great performance and Usain Bolt dominating the field whether he gave his all or not he had the best 100m comebacks of all time even when doubted and injured he gave the world a performance we can't forget they are great athletes
What a brilliant analysis! Hats off! For me, the greatest single achievement from either of these 2 titans was MJ's 19.32. It was so staggering, it begged utter disbelief. A foreign commentator even wondered if the official time clock was working fine!
1:42 "This victory also marked the 7th consecutive year that he had run under 44 seconds for the 400m." Nine consecutive years based on the graphic on the screen. That's even more impressive.
Born in the 90s so didn’t really know much about Johnson until I started watching track and field later on and saw his record. But i actually got the chance to witness All of Usain’s dominance. Incidentally, we attended the very same high school.
They’re the 2 greatest sprinters of all time imho. I’d give Bolt the edge in revolutionising the sprinting world simply because, before his appearance, we’ve been told for decades that tall sprinters weren’t even a thing and furthermore that you couldn’t beat WRs unless your running form was textbook. He did it his own way and he did it flawlessly.
@Teddy300 that's such crap you are chatting. Bolt was extremely talented as a junior athlete but he was just unrefined. Bolt broke the junior 200m world record in his time. Please know the facts before typing complete nonsense.
@@thiago140893 - right but they test at every international event no? You really think that the international athletic bodies would allow a Jamaican to cheat like that? Get real!! If you want to know about cheating check the history of the US 1984 Olympic team..but you gotta search really good because it was a big cover up...
I'd love to see you do an analysis on Robert De Castella. Amazing Australian marathon runner. He has been my running idol forever. He's an incredible man.
Both athletes were great in their own right - however, I will have to give Usain Bolt the edge, because even in the heats, stadiums were full just to see Bolt, particularly at the 2012 London Olympics, both in the 100 and 200m. Johnson only has just one remaining record that is yet to be broken; Bolt has more today, and as MJ said himself, the person that could break Usain's record, perhaps "hasn't even been born yet". He brought fun, charisma, he's transcended athletics, and taken it to a whole new plato. P.s - MJ is brilliant at commentary when he is commenting on races👍
In the 200 really close van niekurk. Is better than both of them. Only man to run 400 in 44 or faster. 300 world recor. Under 20 in 200. And 100 under 10. More versatile.
I have a lot of respect for Michael Johnson, he has a place in the history books; but even Michael Johnson will tell tell you; Bolt is the greatest to ever lived. There is no comparison.
Kudos to the guy putting this amazing video and numbers together, and for inspiring us with the achievements of both legends. It's really unnecessary to compare MJ and UB on an apple-to-apple basis. MJ is one of the greatest 400, and UB 100 and 200 - and i would leave it as that. If MJ and UB are here, they would probably toast to this simple thought.
Wow you really did your homework with this one TRP! Another great video. I’ve always thought it’s hard to look at Michael Johnson and his times, and knowing how prominent PEDs were in the 90’s and wonder. I’m not suggesting he did any but who knows. Bolt definitely faced tougher drug testing that’s for sure
The 2000-10s were a doping plagued era. Even more than in the 1990s. Literally every top Jamaican and American sprinter got caught doping. Everyone except Bolt, the face of athletics. You can guess why.
Amazing Vid Amazing running no doubt so cool and calm while destroying opponents both of them...but what about the Johnson vs Bailey race? Who remembers that one?
The Donavan Bailey race tarnished Johnson's greatness... It was the American press that put Johnson behind the 8 ball, calling him the fastest man on earth and he couldn't live up to it... Because he wasn't.
11:50 “...Bolt who completely revolutionized the sprinting world?” I think you’re looking for another word there buddy. Revolutionize? People now are not doing what he did then because he did a different and it was found to be superior (revolutionary). The man was genetically gifted and made to do this better than anyone’s ever seen. Appears he also worked hard but also took care of himself. Bolt was clearly dedicated to his craft and we all got to enjoy it. One of the greatest winners of all time for sure but to say that he completely revolutionized the sport is just some throwaway line without forethought. -U10
Very interesting video, thank you. A reminder of just how good Johnson was. However, for me, Bolt gets the nod to have achieved his times/wins in THE ‘blue ribbon’ event (100m) of track & field that a) Every aspiring sprinter views as the one they want to win above all and b) an event that gives zero room for error or underperforming. No time to adjust or comeback. One mistake and you’ve lost.
Both had great influences on the Public , Bolt definitely younger peeps and Johnson older peeps Both are truly unbelievably gifted Johnson was amazing with his stiff back style of running and those gold Nikes always great to watch winning by huge margins Bolt was incredible to watch as he almost always left daylight between himself and second which wasn't common before Bolt came along , great RUclips channel thnx for your effort i look forward to watching more cheers
I remember Michael. The 90's were crazy good for track. Bolt is amazing but doesn't interest me a fraction of how much MJ captivated people. The man was a machine. So versatile and so consistently incredible.
I think you left out a piece where you spoke of Micheal Johnson’s spectacular relay leg and world record run but you did not mentioned Usain Bolt’s awesome 8.8 4x100m world record run on the third leg hand off to asafa Powell 37.04 .
Bolt was the third leg? If so, that may be why, because the first and fourth leg splits are always the most accurate. Especially the first leg, because they are starting from a standstill instead of already moving when their individual split starts.
Damn Man. Your critical analysis skill is just on a whole another level. Awesome video. Coincidentally when I am watching this video I am 23 years old.
Thanks for the vid. I have to say thought that I find the comparison a bit odd. You show multiple different, rather obscure comparisons such as number of appearances on the top 100 list, which isn't a Thing Anyone Cares About. Meanwhile, you gloss over the fact that Bolt ran FASTER than Johnson in the 200. Which is The Only Thing That Matters. They didn't run each other's other distance, so the only way to compare fairly is to ask who was faster at the same distance. In the 200m, it was Bolt. You can explain it away: training, competition, etc. But hey: one guy ran faster than the other, and that's what racing is about.
Another reason why I would definitely give Bolt the edge-and any athlete in this day and age-is because nowadays I believe that it is harder to cheat in the sport now than compared to in the 80s and 90s due to the random drug testing being vastly improved. At the end of the day "big up' to both athletes and I would not want to take away from any of their accomplishments
Comparing apples to oranges when you compare Michael Johnson (my favorite track and field athlete of all times) and Usain Bolt (the fastest man to ever run the 100 and 200). Johnson ran the 200 and 400.....The overlap was the 200. Johnson was prolific, and Bolt was fastest. Johnson never ran as fast as Bolt, but Bolt never had the domination over such a long period of time over a sport.......So who's to say that longevity (domination) is better than being the fastest man on earth (with the irony of having a name that indicates his status).......BTW, great video...Please do one on the most dominating track and field athlete of all times: Edwin Moses......thanks.
@@jeremybittl30.....exactly who are you comparing Bolt to? Bolt is 6' 5" (name me ANY runner that tall and that fast in history)...Michael Johnson is 6'......Edwin Moses was 6' 2"....Heck, if Bolt grew up in the era of Johnson, with all things equal in terms of training and technology, Bolt would be faster in the 200 and 400 because of his physique....Johnson would have dominated the 100....But Johnson would have been the Tyson Gaye of the 90s (without the drugs) to Bolt in the 200 and 400......
The 90's were great! You had MJ flying across the track, then MJ flying across the court, and MJ flowing through our ears!
Wow I never thought of that. Good observation 👍😎
In the world of professional street skating, there was also MJ flying down handrails and flights of stairs (Marc Johnson).
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Michael Johnson was known Worldwide in a time without internet.
And at a time when we only had tv lol
Indeed. Wondering what this video is going on about. Johnson is one of the great atheletic legends.
actually it was easier back then with only TV to get more worldwide recognition than today with internet.
Exactly,Michael was know world wide in a time without internet so we had no choice but to know him.Usain Bolt is know worldwide despite us being distracted by other shows on the internet.
Internet actually makes harder to earn the status of a true legend- TV era had the side effect of total platform domination.
Michael Johnson was so much fun to watch growing up. You had MJ flying across the track, then MJ flying across the court.
There were two MJ's in basketball at the same time. There are way too many Michael's. We even have multiple famous Michael Jordan's.
And MJ flying across the mic
after MJ flying across the moon
@@justintime7351 across the stage*
You forgot Magic Johnson also
The BBC have had Michael Johnson as a pundit for major athletics events for many years now. He brings so much knowledge and intense passion for the sport to the coverage, I listen carefully to every word he says because I know I’m going to learn something each time he talks. I’m just slightly too young to remember him competing, but it’s no surprise to me that someone like him would be so immensely talented at the sport.
Can’t lie, those gold shoes gave me goose bumps as a kid watching him fly
Hell yea
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Johnson was a statistical anomaly. He ran times that were not even fathomed by T/F statisticians. Michael Johnson was all but unbeatable.
Dont forget the silver and red spiridons too
@@johnsrous1616 Bailey disagreed
When michael johnson smashed that 200m record it blew me away. My favourite race of all time. Absolute legend
That was the greatest races of alltime for the 200m. Although Bolt broke it. Its was the winning margin..it was INSANE. To take 0.34 seconds off your own world record.
The only thing that surpasses it. Is the insane 400m hurdle final in Tokyo. Where Karsten Warholm took 0.76 seconds off his world record. That was unreal.
I will never see the number 23 the same way again
*EDIT* - At 8:28 I mistakenly placed Johnson's 400 meter times instead of his 200 meter times. According to All-TimeAthletics.com - Johnson's times were:
12 - 19.89
13 - 19.89
14 - 19.90
15 - 19.91
16 - 19.91
17 - 19.93
18 - 19.93
19 - 19.93
20 - 19.94
21 - 19.94
22 - 19.98
23 - 19.98
**Thanks for understanding!**
You should watch the movie The Number 23
Excellent work here. Comprehensive and thoughtful. Subscribed!
Good for correcting yourself. Nice video, TRP.
@j j bolt also is 15 years ahead. During the 90s the health and wellness workout was quite a bit different than what they are now. If they both would have ran in the 90s, johnson would have definitely won any race vs bolt.
@@skootskeet In your dream if Micheal Johnson was running against Bolt in the 1990's Bolt would be the winner check the times that Bolt ran and see for yourself
Michael Johnson was the definition of speed endurance, greatness, and class during the 90s. He commanded so much respect from competitors and coaches from different nations. Even the Jamaicans, America's sprint rival nation, respected him. So much respect that whenever he requested to meet Usain Bolt or Yohan Blake, they made preparations to meet him in person.
I was a kid when I watched Michael Johnson winning all his races. I still remember him sporting golding shoes and winning the race. He is truly one of the best American and world sprinters I have ever seen. Thank you Michael for Great Memories!!!!
Track needs to be on TV more!
Both men remain the greatest ever. They performed some of the most exhilarating feats in Track& Field history.
I love them both. Johnson was a Class Athlete, my favorite in his time. When Johnson was competing, his face looked serious and focused; concentrating on what was ahead of him, what was to come next. I think he hardly pay attention to any other athletes competing. His eyes were on his game,, the finish line.. He was a proud athlete. I salute him. Much respect to M. Johnson. He was the best; dominating in his time. Michael Johnson will be remembered forever. Take away nothing from him. One the other hand, Usain Bolt the Greatest sprinter over 100m and 200m distance of all time; seemed to gave a different flavor to the sport. A spirit that captured the world. Just before a race Bolt is competing in, he would distracted his audience. like a brainstorm; Bolt may dance, make fun or giving signals as if sending messages to his audience. You never see seriousness on Bolt as though he was concentrating on an a global race, he is minutes or seconds away from running. Even when Bolt is on the biggest stage.. As Michael, Bolt captured the attention of a large global audience. In this time with a swinking globe as a result of technology, I can safely say Bolt audience is larger. People crave to see Bolt on the field before and even after a race; wondering what he is coming with next. Love to both Johnson and Bold
WELL SAID
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Other things: the physical courses run by the men were different. The quality of the Competition affects the performance of the runner.
Bold
You typed all that to basically say Bolt had fhe internet Johnson did not?
People who are in their 30’s know about michael johnson ...
I was actually fortunate enough to be in the stadium when he broke the 200m record at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. I like to think that my presence in the crowd gave him the good luck he needed to break the world record! 😅
He's the reason i started running track
And people that are 13
I'm 20 and I definitely know him. He had the 400m record until recently. He is still legendary.
15 and know about him ahooooo
The answer is both. After seeing MJ break the 200m record in 1996 I didn’t think I would see an athlete perform at that level again. Then in 2008 we saw bolt get double gold and double WR. They are the 2 best sprinters of all time to date IMO. However 1 thing that Bolt had that I have never seen before or after is a charisma that captured the worlds imagination. I hope we get another athlete like this but I feel we will be waiting along time. In the UK we are lucky enough to have MJ as a TV presenter for athletic competitions and he is also the best commentator pundit of all time
Great comment and its 2024!
I was waiting for a simulation and a “what if” the two ran in the same event against each other. I liked how Johnson reacted in ‘09 when Bolt lowered the 200m to where it is now.
The thing about the shorter spring races is that adrenaline or drive to win can make up a gap.
In long distances not so much
Great sprinters of different eras cannot be compared which one is the greatest.Both had an huge impact in the field of athletics & world records.
RESPECT
Don't want to compare these two legends. They are like gods in track&field events.
that who they are....then and now..
Watching his 400m world record is my first athletics memory - instantly hooked from there
Usain Bolt Changed everything we thought we knew about Sprinting.
Michael Johnson did it before him. He remains the GOAT for me.
Nah,, MJ is the GOAT sprinter
@@pizzaiq nice joke
@@fender1000100 facts homie.
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Both class athletes and human beings. MJ’s authority on athletics is unparalleled. I’d have loved to have seen those 2 compete against each other in a 200!
Bolt would probably be slightly quicker, not by much though. At 400m Johnson would reign supreme though, as he was a better endurance sprinter rather than shorter distance explosive sprinter. Both 🐐 🐐 in their own right.
@@westcoast747 Had Johnson not trained the 400m, but 100m instead, his 200m would've looked differently and likely be even faster. The 400m training is very different here and may compromise the pure speed.
@@amjan Where is here?
@@westcoast747 I guess the specific aspect of speed.
Johnson: an absolutely sublime athlete and, nowadays, one of the very best commentators.
Yes he is calm and the voice of reason
Ed Moses has the greatest unbeaten run in the history of athletes, 10 years unbeaten 1977 to 1987
Bolt: 2012(or was it 2009?) to 2020..
Still counting
And in the 400 hurdles? The longevity to run that race alone for that long, muchless unbeaten.
Trevor Dennis big time!!
Ed Moses also won 107 consecutive finals
Dr.Edwin Moses record of 107 STRAIGHT VICTORIES IN TRACK'S MOST STRENUOUS SPEED RACE IS UNDOUBTEDLY " THE PINNACLE" OF ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT.IT IS FAR AND AWAY AND SINGULAR - " THE G.O.A.T" PERIOD.🎓🗽
Michael Johnson is now a BBC presenter, and there are very few who knows athletics more than he does. Even the medal winners stop to listen to his highly pragmatic person who speaks a lot of sense, he is also prominent in anti-doping policy.
He's from the era where new PEDs were so far ahead of doping tests conducted that it's super easy to get away with doping... Not saying he's guilty but the American doping test system was so corrupt during that period.... Even Carl Lewis admitted to failing doping test and claimed HUNDREDS of American athletes were caught during his time and allowed to escape bans. Most were never charged including himself.
The Lance Armstrong 1999 Cortisone saddle cream incident is similar to what you have just mentioned. believe it or not WADA is only a new organisation relative to the history of the sport only established in 1999, before then anti-doping practices and procedures were inconsistent (and to a certain still are).
Having attended conferences and spoken to people with links to WADA and have to deal with WADA, I get the impression that many see them acting like dictators influenced by ideology (yet again some of those who say that who are athletes are probably doping). Many athletes feel uncomfortable with saying anything but the strict WADA line in case they are branded as dopers, Morgan Lakes tweet about two-faced nature of people not expressing their true feelings on how to improve Anri-doping.
recently Whsilte blowing has become a big topic in literature especially with Kelsey Ericson's work on the so-called 'True ethical dilemma' and the fact that many of the major doping scandals only came to the fore because of whistleblowers i.e. BALCO, Russia, Nike Oregan Project. yet for some in the upper echelons of WADA there is a possible perception that whistleblowers are just dopers and the only good that can come from them is that they are taken out of the sport. this old fashioned opinion can be summed up by Craige Reedie who stated to RTE "I do not deal with Whilsteblowers, other people deal with them not us [meaning WADA]". This is problematic.
Sorry for the long response but regarding Johnson what makes him different is that although he has the same old fashioned opinions of the WADA upper echelons he is willing to listen, debate and adapt and same things that many athletes feel they are unable to say thusly he is outspoken and as a result a breathe of fresh air in my opinion.
@Richard_Head Ah so it is different then.
@Richard_Head it wasn't under the allowable limit at the time of the testing in 1988. At the time pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, were banned stimulants. He tested positive for them 3 times. He was supposed to be banned but US Olympic committee over turned the ruling siting that Lewis accidentally and unknowingly took the stimulants.
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Edwin Moses is my Champion, but of a different era and event. 122 consecutive victories, 4 world records, and undefeated over a 10 span (9 years, 9 months, 9 days) in the 400m hurdles. I always admired Johnson’s vertical running posture (I ran the 200m, 400m and 800m, a few days before Johnson, but stood straight up and drove my coach crazy). Bolt is an anomaly at 6’5” with a turnover of a man 5’0”, and can get out of the blocks with the best of them. By the time he gets in stride, it’s over!!! When everyone knows they are battling for 2nd, you’re the GOAT!
Mjs upright running style was a treat to watch and he made it look so effortless
True, but my prize for most beautiful and effortlessly elegant running style goes to Allyson Felix. Although I think Flo Jo had the most flawless form
@@proverbalizer FloJo doesn't count, she was doped.
@@SilencedButNotForgotten Flo Jo has flawless running form. You can be mad, but it's a fact
2:40 c'mon man, of course it's going to get harder and harder to break the world record each time. Who knows how much faster the new world record will be after someone beats Bolt's current world record. It might literally only be beaten by 0.01 seconds... I'm a big fan of both by the way, but it seems you're trying to belittle Bolt's achievements compared to Johnson's. Plus Bolt has much tougher competition now due to the better available knowledge and technology. Both Johnson and Bolt are Legends!
Yup . It’s like trying to milk a none issue just to create a you tube video. I am sure if we look hard enough , you may find an Under 16 athlete with records that may surpass both usain and MJ in his or her field . Or like trying to compare pele or Messi as footballs GOAT. They are just not comparable and both were amazing in their respective fields and era
I was about to say what kind of bullshit is this.
It's about the impact they made on the sport, and breaking records by bigger margins has a bigger impact.
@@jeyan65 That person is Erriyon Knighton. He's beaten Bolt's youth record several times.
What's the meaning of life?
Me: That's easy - 42.
TRP: WRONG. It's 23.
Me: Ooooh 😲
42 is by "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
@@Mladenac 'From' not "by."----The number 42 referenced is from the book 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' written by Douglas Adams.
Phelps has 23 swimming gold medals.
They seem to have forgotten about hurdler Edwin Moses who competed into his 40s
What They Never Told You About America's Greatest Sprinter
He's actually Eddie Murphy
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Nope, Elvis Presley
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Michael Johnson was the man. I loved watching him run and rooting for him.
yES...but BOLT is the LEGEND!!
Awesome, high quality athletic documentary as always from TRP!!! Thanks a ton for the vid!!!
We did not factor in technology. Both running Shoe technology and running track material design has contributed to the ever reducing record times. Johnson may have been faster if competing with Bolt in the same era.
I doubt it unless we are talking the 400. Michael sure could haul ass though.
Bolt would have got him, although MJ will forever be my favorite, Bolt revolutionize running because his height & speed, hard combo to beat. No different how some of these NBA guys who are 6'8-9" with point guard handles
Talking about technology helping reduce the record time?
Don’t forget the same technology brought better timing than previous years. If you use these timing techs now to time previous records they might be higher.
Let’s not do this. Both are great in their times.
FACTS
Y'all are speaking in what ifs and hypotheticals, we don't know if he'd run faster please stop doing this.
Another great analysis my friend! Thank you.
Both phenomenal athletes!
The great thing about watching this video is that as a track and field (former) athlete and now a fan, either way they were both bad asses!!!!
Perfect motivation as I prepare to start my runs again tomorrow after some time off due to a light injury! Hoping that I'm ready for tomorrow!
Good luck.
I had to take a little time off.
It’s frustrating for sure.
ayyyy me too good luck friend
Good luck and enjoy 👍.
I had a great run yesterday! Probably my best run since going from a non runner to a runner a month ago. Thank you all and good luck on your runs as well!
The french nickname for Michael Johnson was « La loco de Waco » which could be translated this way : The Waco’s train engine. This guy was just incredible 👍🏻
it has to be Bolt he is the only athlete that emptied a stadium after being disqualified.
Wow I didn't know that.
What a load of horse manure.
Because 80% of people are too ADD to watch a track race longer than one minute.
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Oh boy, the greatest is defined by popularity rather than achievement, you are a shallow person arent you
Glad I got to see both realtime in my lifetime.
Johnson is one of the greatest 400 meters runner ever witnessed by any one no doubt about it.
But the most decorated athlete of all times in the main event is the 100 meters and that's Bolt.
The most popular athlete will be Bolt no doubt about it.
Both of them are legend's and should not be compared.
Totally agreed
One of? He is the greatest 400m runner of all time, no doubt hands down! The numbers do not lie!!
Facts!
Even in the US we love Bolt the most but Johnson won back-in-my-day and he's very special to me -- but Bolt is a big time winner and loveable character
@@mj3332 and who holds the record now?
Imagine how fast MJ would have been if he took off that chain.
Not much faster, chains barely decrease your speed.
@@philomenaakpanaadie2015 I'm guessing you're the least funny among your family and friends.
@@jimmyb4982 Whoosh! Over his head it went, and if he shaved that moustache
@Hakim Bryant If there was any chance it slowed him down, he would've taken it off. The guy's knowledge about running and the sport is second to none. And he was that ambitious as a young man that he would've taken out his left nut if he thought it would've helped. You're not for one minute claiming you know something that completely evaded him, are you? That would be embarrassing.
He probably can't even walk without it..
It's probably like Green Lantern's ring.
Michael Johnson is a huge idol of mine, and a brilliant pundit. However, Usain Bolt IMO is the single most captivating sportsman since Mohammed Ali. After Beijing he completely revolutionised athletics and athletics will most likely see a drop in popularity now he’s not competing sadly. His impact on the sport has been meteoric.
I’m gonna say Michael Johnson had the greater impact because he set the bar for Bolt to reach. I’m sure you know why Bolt wears gold sneakers. It’s to remind himself that it’s Johnson he is really racing against.
Both are amazing and I had the pleasure of seeing both do amazing things.
when did he wear gold sneakers
Bolt smashes Johnson
This quickly became my favorite channel lol.
The most elegant, graceful running form I have ever seen. Pure poetry in motion
I think its really hard to compare this two via the years defferences and their different specialtis. They are both extremely great and thats it
I think both are great but even Michael said it. Bolt is the greatest he has seen! He was flabagassed when Bolt ran 19:19m in the 200m.
Michael Johnson will always be my favorite sprinter.....
Both athletes left great impacts on the track
For Michael Johnson to produce his fastest 400m time in his final years at his age it is truly a great performance and Usain Bolt dominating the field whether he gave his all or not he had the best 100m comebacks of all time even when doubted and injured he gave the world a performance we can't forget they are great athletes
Both were exciting, powerful runners, deserving our admiration.
Edwin Moses - From 1977-1987 won 107 consecutive finals in the 400M hurdles
When I think of domination of one track event.
What a brilliant analysis! Hats off! For me, the greatest single achievement from either of these 2 titans was MJ's 19.32. It was so staggering, it begged utter disbelief. A foreign commentator even wondered if the official time clock was working fine!
As a teenager of the 90s, I think many of these younger sprinting fans missed the trick 😉
1:42 "This victory also marked the 7th consecutive year that he had run under 44 seconds for the 400m."
Nine consecutive years based on the graphic on the screen. That's even more impressive.
Born in the 90s so didn’t really know much about Johnson until I started watching track and field later on and saw his record. But i actually got the chance to witness All of Usain’s dominance. Incidentally, we attended the very same high school.
I remember having foot races at recess in 1996 and we all claimed to be Michael Johnson
Spectacular breakdown!!! Thanks so much for your hard work!!
They’re the 2 greatest sprinters of all time imho. I’d give Bolt the edge in revolutionising the sprinting world simply because, before his appearance, we’ve been told for decades that tall sprinters weren’t even a thing and furthermore that you couldn’t beat WRs unless your running form was textbook. He did it his own way and he did it flawlessly.
LOL, dude, so you're saying Bolt's form was less textbook than Johnson's?? That's hilarious.
23 23 23!!! Awesome video ty! Best day ever! I preferred Johnson when I was younger!
I think Bolt is the greatest because he recovered from injuries very well and showed up and put everyone in their place when it was race time.
Don’t forget they don’t do anti dopping in Jamaica.
@Teddy300 that's such crap you are chatting. Bolt was extremely talented as a junior athlete but he was just unrefined. Bolt broke the junior 200m world record in his time. Please know the facts before typing complete nonsense.
@@thiago140893 - right but they test at every international event no? You really think that the international athletic bodies would allow a Jamaican to cheat like that? Get real!! If you want to know about cheating check the history of the US 1984 Olympic team..but you gotta search really good because it was a big cover up...
No they do not test every athlete at every event LOL
@@fastinradfordable - read carefully, that's not what I said....
A man for every time period.
Weird how some people don’t know about Michea Johnson but good vid
I didn’t know about Micheal Johnson but I was born in 2004 maybe people born in 2000 and later didn’t know about him
I appreciate the research put into this post. Great job y’all!
I'd love to see you do an analysis on Robert De Castella. Amazing Australian marathon runner. He has been my running idol forever. He's an incredible man.
Both athletes were great in their own right - however, I will have to give Usain Bolt the edge, because even in the heats, stadiums were full just to see Bolt, particularly at the 2012 London Olympics, both in the 100 and 200m. Johnson only has just one remaining record that is yet to be broken; Bolt has more today, and as MJ said himself, the person that could break Usain's record, perhaps "hasn't even been born yet". He brought fun, charisma, he's transcended athletics, and taken it to a whole new plato.
P.s - MJ is brilliant at commentary when he is commenting on races👍
Bolt really do be vibing tho
Dats Marquis 😂😂😂😂
Age of the internet.
Amazing research. Kudos to the person behind the same. To me both are champs and inspire so many people globally regardless of profession. 💪
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There are no coincidences
- Master Oogway
Ed Moses
Total respect to Michael. I will never forget him. He was blazing fast.
Both were dominate at there peak but Bolt was a showman when he ran everything stopped.
Everything stopped when micheal ran if you remember and were alive at that time. He was just as fascinating
MJ admitted to using steroids
@@shiklaks to you?
@@Profitfromcoaching to a camera fool
@@Profitfromcoaching im just joking, amazing athlete Bolt is just the king
I refuse to choose one over the other, Both are 2 of the greatest.... That no one could beat on their best days ....
There is no comparison! Even though he is a legendary sprinter, he is no match for Bolt.
Facts
In the 200 really close van niekurk. Is better than both of them. Only man to run 400 in 44 or faster. 300 world recor. Under 20 in 200. And 100 under 10. More versatile.
The big difference between the two.... bolt was clean.
@@camdav8323 you mean, uncaught
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If Johnson was clean, lance Armstrong was clean
Watching UBs knees go level with the competitions faces at the start of a race was truly magnificent.
I have a lot of respect for Michael Johnson, he has a place in the history books; but even Michael Johnson will tell tell you; Bolt is the greatest to ever lived. There is no comparison.
Ur an idiot. TRP just gave a bunch of comparisons where they stacked fairly evenly.
I agree..just give Jack his jacket..
If he was not from the Caribbean would we be doing this????
Excellent upload and for me the two best male athletes of all time.
From the title I though Bolt and Johnson raced at some point 😂😂
You must be a newbie here.
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then you are a new born baby
Supernova nah I read the title and had a brain fart. I’ve actually been subscribed for over a year now believe it or not😂
PSC MEDIA yes. I am a baby, but not a new born unfortunately
Kudos to the guy putting this amazing video and numbers together, and for inspiring us with the achievements of both legends. It's really unnecessary to compare MJ and UB on an apple-to-apple basis. MJ is one of the greatest 400, and UB 100 and 200 - and i would leave it as that. If MJ and UB are here, they would probably toast to this simple thought.
Wow you really did your homework with this one TRP! Another great video. I’ve always thought it’s hard to look at Michael Johnson and his times, and knowing how prominent PEDs were in the 90’s and wonder. I’m not suggesting he did any but who knows. Bolt definitely faced tougher drug testing that’s for sure
Mnice opinion
The 2000-10s were a doping plagued era. Even more than in the 1990s.
Literally every top Jamaican and American sprinter got caught doping.
Everyone except Bolt, the face of athletics. You can guess why.
Not gonna lie you had me wondering what happened to you, NSP, but it’s good to see you upload
Amazing Vid Amazing running no doubt so cool and calm while destroying opponents both of them...but what about the Johnson vs Bailey race? Who remembers that one?
The Donavan Bailey race tarnished Johnson's greatness... It was the American press that put Johnson behind the 8 ball, calling him the fastest man on earth and he couldn't live up to it... Because he wasn't.
@@DaveOuellette-BuzzYourBrand I mean Johnson was dominating all his races 200m 400m
Really interesting comparisons. Two awesome men!
11:50 “...Bolt who completely revolutionized the sprinting world?”
I think you’re looking for another word there buddy. Revolutionize? People now are not doing what he did then because he did a different and it was found to be superior (revolutionary). The man was genetically gifted and made to do this better than anyone’s ever seen. Appears he also worked hard but also took care of himself. Bolt was clearly dedicated to his craft and we all got to enjoy it.
One of the greatest winners of all time for sure but to say that he completely revolutionized the sport is just some throwaway line without forethought.
-U10
Revolutionary would be Fosbury, who revolutionized the high jump with a totally new technique.
Revolutionize because Bolt ran times that people never thought possible in a manner that people never thought possible (slowing down).
Micheal Johnson! Legend & pure joy to watch such magnificence.
Usain for me
He's probably responding to this question: 11:48
Absolutely impressive video my two favorite athletes
Very interesting video, thank you. A reminder of just how good Johnson was. However, for me, Bolt gets the nod to have achieved his times/wins in THE ‘blue ribbon’ event (100m) of track & field that a) Every aspiring sprinter views as the one they want to win above all and b) an event that gives zero room for error or underperforming. No time to adjust or comeback. One mistake and you’ve lost.
The 400m is the hardest race there is though.
True its the Blue Ribbon but if you look at the average speed of these guys, the 200 is quicker
Both had great influences on the Public , Bolt definitely younger peeps and Johnson older peeps Both are truly unbelievably gifted Johnson was amazing with his stiff back style of running and those gold Nikes always great to watch winning by huge margins Bolt was incredible to watch as he almost always left daylight between himself and second which wasn't common before Bolt came along , great RUclips channel thnx for your effort i look forward to watching more cheers
I preferred and enjoyed watching Michael Johnson! Appreciate them both tho. I was more into athletics back then tho!
I remember Michael. The 90's were crazy good for track. Bolt is amazing but doesn't interest me a fraction of how much MJ captivated people. The man was a machine. So versatile and so consistently incredible.
Love them both , but Usain the lightening bolt was on another level.
both are great. look at johnson running on 400m, and 4x400m. other runners were just running for silver.
Bolt is only more popular because he runs the 100 and antics.
everytime either one ran, you knew who was gonna win. id always bet on them
@j j bolt more popular cause michael johnson is 20+ yr old news.
He was ok.
The most impressive winning streak in sports is hurdler Edwin Moses who won every heat he ran from 1977 to 1987, 122 races.
I think you left out a piece where you spoke of Micheal Johnson’s spectacular relay leg and world record run but you did not mentioned Usain Bolt’s awesome 8.8 4x100m world record run on the third leg hand off to asafa Powell 37.04 .
Bolt was the third leg? If so, that may be why, because the first and fourth leg splits are always the most accurate. Especially the first leg, because they are starting from a standstill instead of already moving when their individual split starts.
Awesome vid. Both absolutely amazing athletes!
Incredible stat at 1:48. I had to pause the video. Amazing.
Damn Man. Your critical analysis skill is just on a whole another level. Awesome video. Coincidentally when I am watching this video I am 23 years old.
Michael Johnson (another great MJ lol) was insane! I'll always remember those gold shoes too
Micheal vs bolt would be a classic race! Their 200 times are almost the same. Amazing for a 400 meter runner.
Thanks for the vid. I have to say thought that I find the comparison a bit odd. You show multiple different, rather obscure comparisons such as number of appearances on the top 100 list, which isn't a Thing Anyone Cares About. Meanwhile, you gloss over the fact that Bolt ran FASTER than Johnson in the 200. Which is The Only Thing That Matters.
They didn't run each other's other distance, so the only way to compare fairly is to ask who was faster at the same distance. In the 200m, it was Bolt. You can explain it away: training, competition, etc. But hey: one guy ran faster than the other, and that's what racing is about.
Another reason why I would definitely give Bolt the edge-and any athlete in this day and age-is because nowadays I believe that it is harder to cheat in the sport now than compared to in the 80s and 90s due to the random drug testing being vastly improved. At the end of the day "big up' to both athletes and I would not want to take away from any of their accomplishments
Comparing apples to oranges when you compare Michael Johnson (my favorite track and field athlete of all times) and Usain Bolt (the fastest man to ever run the 100 and 200). Johnson ran the 200 and 400.....The overlap was the 200. Johnson was prolific, and Bolt was fastest. Johnson never ran as fast as Bolt, but Bolt never had the domination over such a long period of time over a sport.......So who's to say that longevity (domination) is better than being the fastest man on earth (with the irony of having a name that indicates his status).......BTW, great video...Please do one on the most dominating track and field athlete of all times: Edwin Moses......thanks.
Bolt grew up with so much better towing and technology to help you out
@@jeremybittl30.....exactly who are you comparing Bolt to? Bolt is 6' 5" (name me ANY runner that tall and that fast in history)...Michael Johnson is 6'......Edwin Moses was 6' 2"....Heck, if Bolt grew up in the era of Johnson, with all things equal in terms of training and technology, Bolt would be faster in the 200 and 400 because of his physique....Johnson would have dominated the 100....But Johnson would have been the Tyson Gaye of the 90s (without the drugs) to Bolt in the 200 and 400......
Your wrong if they grew up same era bolt would not be faster
@@jeremybittl30...Bolt got the world records....case closed.
Two of my favorite sprinters
That intro was really mysterious. I wonder who he's talking about...
Micheal Johnson! When he ran in Atlanta in the gold shoes and the lights went off when the race started it was epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!