Michael Johnson
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Michael Johnson will compete in his first Olympics in 1996 even though he has been the world champion in several events since 1991. Injury and illness prevented him from previously competing in other Olympics. He began running at the age of 11 and focused on sprinting in high school.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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O'Brien, Dan
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Decathlete Dan O'Brien holds the world record in the event and has dominated the sport since 1990. O'Brien was unable to compete in the 1992 Olympics because he did not qualify for the team when he made a mistake in judgment about his pole vault attempts.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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