Michael Johnson has been one of the many shining stars of the Olympic track and field event. He has garnered a lot of audience and views based on his talent. The athlete’s versatility is often talked about in terms of the sport. The four-time Olympic gold medalist has made a mark in both 200m and 400m races.
Johnson dominated the 200m and 400m races in the 1990s, and even managed to set world records in them. He’s arguably the greatest track and field Olympian of all time and therefore, so his words do matter. In a recent tweettweet, however, the legend decided to engage in some playful banter against NFL players.
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Perception vs reality – Michael Johnson and his take on NFL players’ words
Recently. Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson posted his hilarious take on NFL players thinking they could make it to the Olympics. The post was a funny viral video of a surfer going first and surfing waves successfully, followed by a man hilariously failing.
Perception vs. Reality. Reminds me of NFL players saying “I think I can make the Olympic team!” pic.twitter.com/H4c8N0i7QC
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) October 11, 2022
This was a hot take on NFL players who thought getting into the Olympic track and field team, as an athlete, should be easier. However, Johnson’s fans mostly agreed. They backed the track and field star and additionally justified his takes.
Some of the comments were positive and had a hearty laugh at the funny video.
🤣🤣
— Patrick Lane (@PortsmouthLanes) October 11, 2022
Very funny and also very true. Thank you.
— Tony Torrance (@tonytorra) October 11, 2022
One fan even justified and validated the champion athlete’s point.
Nfl players would struggle with collegiate sprinters let alone professional world class sprinters. Being an elite sprinter is a skill lol
— Certified Chaos (@Dynamomoney) October 12, 2022
Meanwhile, few other fans engaged in a healthy discussion, wondering if his take was too harsh.
Harsh but how fair? Are they within 15% which I respect might be a a fair few meters at elite level.
— Drate Riser (@drate_riser) October 11, 2022
Furthermore, one of the track star’s fans asked him his opinion on the subject matter, despite the champion’s evident trolling.
MJ was there ever another athletes who you think could have been a great sprinter. from Soccer z football or anything?
— Stuart George (@Stugeorge82) October 11, 2022
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Fan interaction is an integral part of the celebrity experience. Fan reactions on a public figure’s social media post help the subject know their audience better. In case of Michael Johnson’s playful take, his fans not only agreed with him but also validated his take. Moreover, some humorous banter and teasing online is always fun to witness.
Michael Johnson left an impact on the Olympic tracks. The legend maintained a world record for finishing races in astonishing time periods. The support under this post shows the love that his fans have for him, despite retiring from the sport a long time ago.
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