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Journalism of Courage
AUSTIN TEXAS, JULY 26: For a world-champion sprinter, Michael Johnson is back pedaling pretty fast. Johnson, who bowed out of the US Olympic trials last week with a severe leg cramp during the 200-metre final, is backing off statements he would never run the distance again.
His coach, Clyde Hart, also chimed in, saying Johnson was probably finished with the race this year but could run it in years to come. On Monday, Johnson said on nbaolympics.com he was finished with the event in which he owns the Olympic gold and world record at 19.32 seconds.
Yesterday, however, USA Today quoted Johnson as back tracking on his earlier statement. 8220;I8217;m not saying I8217;ve totally retired from the 200,8221; Johnson said. Attempts to contact Johnson were unsuccessful. But his coach said Johnson could be back in the 200 in years to come.
