Michael Johnson 400m Semi Final 43.95 - 1999 Seville World Championships

[bossofalltime]

He wouldn't have gone sub43, to be honest I doubt he'd have gone faster than about 43.3, his 300m split was very high31 (31.8-31.9), not fast enough to enable sub43. He usually ran 300-400m section in 11.5 when firing on all cylinders which would mean he'd be 43.3 all out in this race, he made it look easier than it was. NOW, if MJ had concentrated fully on the 400m in 1996 he certainly would've given 43.00 a legit shot

[phastman1994]

@bossofalltime agreed, MJ's 300m split was .3-.4s faster in the final so a sub 43 would be pretty unlikely, but I still think he could've caught Reynolds' 43.29 in this semi if he didn't shut down.

[BreuckelensFinest]

@bossofalltime Well MJ did say, both the 200m & the 400m complimented each other & helped him run faster in both events. So who really knows!?

[bossofalltime]

@BreuckelensFinest I meant in this semi-final race if he had run the home straight without easing up - absolutely he complimented himself in both events. Brought the largest speed reserve ever seen at the time to the 400m with his 200m speed, and brought the best speed endurance ever seen to the 200m

[BreuckelensFinest]

@bossofalltime Well said. Enjoy the world championships this year.

[bossofalltime]

@BreuckelensFinest I will - You too

[goldfangz]

I remeber watching this race. I always thought if MJ didnt slow he wouldve gone under 43 sec. damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sdelosinfiernos]

WTF?? 43:95? and the last 100m he is jogging!!

Well, is Johnson...

[phastman1994]

@Sdelosinfiernos Yeah and some people think it's possible he could have gone faster than 43.18 if he didn't slow down, who knows..

[Sdelosinfiernos]

@phastman1994 IoI Incredible!! He is someking of inspiration for me in the track, i think that he would still training he could be able to do a better time than his personal best in the 200... (Sorry for my bad English jeje) 

[phastman1994]

@Sdelosinfiernos Yeah he inspires me too, but he would have been far past his peak if he was still training. Most sprinters reach there peak in there late 20s to early 30s..

[Sdelosinfiernos]

@phastman1994 Yes, u are right... By de way, i saw you comment in the video of Universal that you say that Lashawn Merrit Was positive in the test of steroids, is that true? Regarts from Venezuela :-)...!

[phastman1994]

@Sdelosinfiernos Yes, Merritt was tested positive for DHEA and has a 2 year ban.

[beebeechitown]

Why on earth would my comments be removed? I didn't say anything profane or disrespectful, all I didn't was compliment Micheal Johnson on a brilliant and relaxed run.

This is B.S. censorship!

[phastman1994]

@beebeechitown Oh, I thought it was you who removed your comment for some reason lol.

[beebeechitown]

@phastman1994 Lol. I didn't do it. I've got into some nasty scrapes, like with that vile racist "Turkish I love dick" but this one was mild. Oh well.

[phastman1994]

@beebeechitown Ya, easiest sub 44s 400m ever!