American Michael Johnson ran away from the...
American Michael Johnson ran away from the field in the 200 meters in an international track and field meet in Budapest, Hungary, but the time was a relatively slow 20.30 seconds.
Johnson is headed to Sestriere, Italy, on Wednesday for a shot at the world record of 19.72 by Italy’s Pietro Mennea.
Andrew Valmon of the United States won the 400 meters in 44.61. Butch Reynolds, who has been hampered by a tendon injury, ran seventh in 46.89, more than three seconds over his world mark. It was his first 400 in almost a year.
In the 100 meters, Nigeria’s Chidi Imoh (10.40) upset former world record-holder Calvin Smith (10.45) of the United States.
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