Brian Johnson (long jumper) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | March 5, 1980 Iowa, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long jump |
| Club | Holifield International |
| Coached by | Johnny Thomas |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Outdoor: 8.52 m (2006) Indoor: 8.28 m (2003) |
Brian Johnson was born on March 5, 1980, in Iowa, Louisiana. He is an American athlete famous for the long jump. In this sport, athletes run down a track and jump as far as they can into a sand pit.
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Brian Johnson's Early Success
Brian Johnson showed great talent in long jump early in his career. In 2003, he became the champion at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. This was a big win for him while he was still competing for Southern University. His winning jump was 8.28 meters (about 27 feet, 2 inches).
Becoming a National Champion
Johnson continued to achieve success in the sport. He won the U.S. outdoor long jump championship in 2006. He also became a two-time U.S. indoor champion, winning in both 2005 and 2006. These wins showed he was one of the best long jumpers in the country.
Personal Best Jumps
Brian Johnson set some impressive personal records. His best outdoor jump was 8.52 meters (about 27 feet, 11 inches) in 2006. For indoor events, his best jump was 8.28 meters (about 27 feet, 2 inches) in 2003. He also jumped 8.33 meters (about 27 feet, 4 inches) at an international competition in Fort-de-France, Martinique, where he finished second.
Winning a Silver Medal
In 2007, Brian Johnson earned a silver medal. He competed at the 2007 IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany. His best jump there was 8.16 meters (about 26 feet, 9 inches). This was a major achievement on the world stage.
Competing in the Olympics
Brian Johnson represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He earned his spot by placing second at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. His jump of 8.30 meters (about 27 feet, 2.75 inches) secured his place on the team.
Olympic Performance
At the 2008 Olympics, Johnson competed in the men's long jump event. He was part of the U.S. team with Miguel Pate and Trevell Quinley. Brian's best jump in the qualifying rounds was 7.79 meters (about 25 feet, 6 inches). He placed twenty-second overall and did not advance to the final round.
Life After Competing
Brian Johnson now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He works as an assistant coach for the track and field team at Southern University. This allows him to share his experience and knowledge with new athletes. He was also an athlete for the Southern Jaguars track and field team during his college years.
External links
- Brian Johnson at World AthleticsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Brian Johnson at the United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). (archived 2022-12-01)
- Brian Johnson at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Brian Johnson at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
