July 22, 2026

On July 22, 1996, which sprinter won Olympic gold in the 200 meters at Atlanta?

Answer choices

• A. Michael Johnson
• B. Carl Lewis
• C. Donovan Bailey
• D. Frankie Fredericks

What happened

Correct answer: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson won gold in both the 200m and 400m at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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