Allen Johnson
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"Allen Kenneth Johnson" is a retired United States/American hurdling Athletics (sport)/athlete and won the gold medal in the 110 metre hurdles at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also a four-time world champion.

Born in Washington, D.C., an all-round athlete, Johnson attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and excelled at high jump, long jump and decathlon as well as hurdles.

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So many people ran so fast this season. It will be more difficult this time to win. But I am looking forward to this race.

At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people of Philadelphia, the soul of Thomas Jefferson passed on; and a few hours later John Adams entered into rest, with the name of his old friend upon his lips.

Old stars fade, new stars light up the sky.

There are many more prominent people.

This is where new stars are made, old stars fade away.

I thought I wasn't going to reach the next hurdle. I hope it changes tomorrow.

I felt like I was being blown backwards.

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My disease is shared by many Americans, and you either understand it or you don't.