Michael Johnson
SEV99082701 - 27 AUGUST 1999 - SEVILLE, SPAIN - Michael Johnson positions his feet in the blocks shortly before the start of the 400m race at the World Championships in Seville, Spain, August 26. Johnson set a new world record at the games with a time of 43.18 secs. breaking the previous record by .11 secs. jr/Colombo Giancarlo/OMEGA UPI..
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