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Former Olympian Michael Johnson: The Descendants Of Slaves Have Athletically Superior Genes


Former U.S. Olympian Michael Johnson — one of the greatest 200 and 400 meter runners ever, a winner of four Olympic gold medals and eight world championship medals, and the man who wore these famous golden shoes — will be serving as an analyst for BBC in the upcoming London Games. And he’s already got some thoughts on this year’s sprinting events.

They’re interesting thoughts.

From Britain’s Daily Mail:

Olympic legend Michael Johnson says a ‘superior athletic gene’ in the descendants of West African slaves means black American and Caribbean sprinters will command the sport at the London Games.

The Olympic gold medallist and BBC commentator said: ‘Over the last few years, athletes of Afro- Caribbean and Afro-American descent have dominated athletics finals.

‘It’s a fact that hasn’t been discussed openly before. It’s a taboo subject in the States but it is what it is. Why shouldn’t we discuss it?’

More from Johnson:

‘Difficult as it was to hear, slavery has benefited descendants like me – I believe there is a superior  athletic gene in us.’

Johnson’s right, it is difficult to hear, although we’re sure plenty of people will be talking about it. The only reason this hasn’t blown up more, in fact, is because people are away from their computers and blowing up fireworks instead.

While we won’t wade too deep into this one right now (the Daily Mail does plenty of wading themselves if you’re interested), we will ask this question: how much of Johnson’s thoughts on ‘superior athletic genes’ will make it into his Olympics commentating? None? Some? Too many? Is this an uncomfortable conversation that’s not worth having? An uncomfortable conversation that is worth having? Maybe one that we would be better served having in a different forum?

It should be an interesting time, indeed, in the BBC booth.

[The Daily Mail]



  • Rainlab

    So, would it be equally acceptable to state that they also have an inferior “intelligence” gene?

  • Anonymous

    Remember the remark made by Jimmy the Greek oh those many years ago?

  • Anonymous

    Yep. These are definitely similar, although Johnson’s are a bit more thoughtful. The Daily Mail talks about how he’s working on a documentary on the subject, and actually had DNA tests done to trace his ancestry. 

  • Don

    Are you racist cuz thats not true at all

  • http://auburnfamilydental.com/ auburnfamilydental

    And he’s already got some thoughts on this year’s sprinting events.

  • Jaxcor

    how is “intellectual creativity “carried in genes

  • Fats123_63

    I really wish that Michael hadn’t made that statement, it really brings out some of the worst people to comment on something they know nothing about. It’s sad that there is still so much hate in the world, none of this will matter come judgement day. God loves us all and if you don’t understand this, I feel sorry for you.

  • arich

    How is the ability to run faster carried in the genes?

  • Johntuck

    You are a typical white idiot who knows nothing about history and chooses to search for truth other than the indoctrination you get from a white dominated media and school system.Do you know that Herodotus who you people lie to be the father of history wrote that the indeginuous Egyptian is the black african??? You wont bother to check I know.Stay stupid and ignorant.Africa is what it is today because Europeans destroyed whatever community they went to based on their greed and inhumane ways and continue what you call economic strangulation.You take a statistic of wherever they went;it was total anihilation and inhumane practices just to get ahead.They will get there lot on judgement day. The foundations of european civilization is from Egypt-Africa where europeans went to learn math and the rest. This is new to you or your type is just in wilfull ignorance. White superiority is a joke! I cant count the thousands of black conttributions to advancement of human race.What I know you are superior for is evil and the most inhumane practices and beliefs in the whole world.I will not educate you…as I said “stay ignorant and inhumane” you have not evolved to being a concious human.Only people without a soul will perpetuate the terrible slave trade and then defend it!! LOL  inhumane is a nice word for filth like you. The sad thing is there are many who think like you.The question is “What can be done to give the so called white man his humanity?” They may be too far gone…

  • Johntuck

    Clueless white folks.I dont trust them with anything.They have no concsience and are the lowest class of humans. no moral code and an inate inclination to cheat  kill and steal to get ahead .Do basically anything.They will have the hottest places in hell…I could almost guarantee it…

  • arich

    Do you know that Herodotus who you people lie to be the father of history wrote that the indeginuous Egyptian is the black african?

    >>> More black supremacist nonsense. Even though black ruled Egypt was the last dynasty for that culture. Go figure. Africa is the way it is because of the people who inhabit the land. We whites should have herded all you Negroids into the Sahara built a wall around it and left you to your own. You know; the killing, raping, and cannibalism you blacks in Africa (and elsewhere) still practice today…  

    The foundations of european civilization is from Egypt-Africa where europeans went to learn math and the rest.

    >>> Yes and those ancient Egyptians were Caucasian.  Get over it. Without the White man you would not had even known of any historical reference in Africa. Accept reality.

  • arich

    Hell? It only exists on Earth. We humans call it the ghetto. Oh and parts of Africa where the black man rules.

    .They have no concsience and are the lowest class of humans. no moral code and an inate inclination to cheat kill and steal to get ahead  

    >>> And yet you choose to stay in the White mans land… LOL… Go figure.

  • guest07

    I applaud flex bugatti!! :)

  • Jesus

    Hey Swplore,
    I think your caps lock is stuck on. Also, I think something is wrong with your keyboard. Many of your words are missing letters. Just thought you would like to know.


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