Johnson: Bolt one of the greats

Michael Johnson has congratulated Usain Bolt on breaking his 200m record and believes the Jamaican has taken his place among sprinting’s greats.

Michael Johnson has congratulated Usain Bolt on breaking his 200m record and believes the Jamaican has taken his place among sprinting’s greats.

Bolt, 22 today, won in 19.30sec, 0.02sec quicker than Johnson’s 12-year-old record.

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