Allen Johnson quotes

Allen Johnson is an American athlete specializing in the 110-meter hurdles. Known for his incredible speed and technique, he became one of the most successful hurdlers in the world. He won multiple World Championships and an Olympic gold medal during his distinguished career. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Very rarely do you have a perfect race, and it's about overcoming your mistakes in the race and remaining composed. (Allen Johnson)

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.

Allen Johnson

I am as hungry now as I was when I began in the sport. If anything, I am probably a bit hungrier. It is because I know there are fewer tomorrows than yesterdays.

Allen Johnson

The thing about getting older is the injuries. You just get injured more often. You take time off, you come back, you get injured again and you never get in shape.

Allen Johnson

I figure if I have one false start every ten or 12 years that I've been running, I probably won't false start again during my career.

Allen Johnson

His unit is in charge of 5,000 homes, and they've only been able to search about 2 percent of them. People are standing on roofs or sticking their hands out of air vents so they can get rescued.

Allen Johnson

Allen Johnson

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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: March 1, 1971
Quotes count: 6

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