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Michael Johnson wins Sydney 2000 men's 400m athletics gold
Michael Johnson won the men's 400m gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 25 September 2000.
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The story
Michael Johnson won the men's 400m gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 25 September 2000. The title went to USA, with the competition held at Olympic Stadium, Australia. The winning time was 43.84 seconds.
How it unfolded
Alvin Harrison (USA) took silver with 44.40 seconds; Gregory Haughton (Jamaica) took bronze with 44.70 seconds.
The wider picture
Track and field medals were awarded for individual events rather than for an overall championship score. The event’s distance and final date identify the performance within an athletics programme running from 22 September to 1 October. The finalists raced directly for the medals after progressing through the earlier rounds. Their final times, rather than the times recorded in qualifying races, established the podium.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Michael Johnson | USA |
| Silver | Alvin Harrison | USA |
| Bronze | Gregory Haughton | Jamaica |
Sources
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