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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  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2013-08-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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