Who was the first male sprinter to win US championship in 200 m and 400 m races at the same time, in 20thcentury________________________?
Correct answer: C. Michael Johnson
- A. Calin Jackson
- B. Carl Lewis
- C. Michael Johnson
- D. Jesse Owens.
Explanation
Michael Johnson won the 200-metre and 400-metre United States titles in the same year, achieving the double in 1995. Jesse Owens was a major earlier sprint champion but did not hold this specific modern record.
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