"I would say a lot of my events look as easy as they do because I have perfected the technique."

Allen Johnson (1971)
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About Allen Johnson

Allen Johnson is an American retired track and field athlete who specialized in the 110 meters hurdles. He won the gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, becoming the first American to win Olympic gold in the event since 1976. Johnson is a four-time world champion in the 110 meters hurdles, having won in 1995, 1997, 2001, and 2003. He is known for his consistency and technical proficiency in hurdling, and he held the world record in the event from 1996 to 2006.

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