On August 1, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics he shattered the 200 metres
world record by running it in 19.32 seconds. At a speed of 37.27 kph
(23.16 mph) he is the 'fastest man in the world'.
Became the first man to win the 200m and 400m races in the Olympics, in
Atlanta - 1996.
Also won gold medals in the 4x400m relay (Barcelona - 92) and 400m in
Sydney (2000)