Brandon Johnson (athlete)
Brandon Johnson (born March 2, 1985) is an American middle-distance track athlete, specializing in the 800 metres and formerly the 400 meter hurdles distances.[1]
Junior career
At the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics Johnson won gold as part of the 4x400 meter relay team and silver in the 400 meter hurdles.[2]
College career
Johnson was runner-up at the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the UCLA Bruins in the 400 meter hurdles.[3]
International career
At the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Johnson finished 3rd in the 800m securing a spot at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics where he was a semifinalist.[4][5]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  United States | |||||
| 2004 | World Junior Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 2nd | 400m hurdles | 48.62 |
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:01.09 | |||
| 2014 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | 3rd | 4 × 800 m relay | 7:09.06 |
| 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | 1st | Distance medley relay | 9:15.50 (WR) |
References
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