• All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it's impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn't left an imprint through the generations.

    Michael Johnson: All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it's impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn't left an imprint through the generations.
    "First Take debate: Michael Johnson's comments about sprinters' ability, 'slavery'". www.espn.com. July 5, 2012.