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Michael Johnson recovering well after suffering stroke

Michael Johnson was left unable to walk after suffering a transient ischemic attack.
Michael Johnson was left unable to walk after suffering a transient ischemic attack.

Former Olympic champion Michael Johnson has given positive news on his recovery from a stroke last month.

The American, who won the 200 metres and 400 metres at the 1996 Games in Atlanta among his total of four Olympic golds and is now a regular BBC pundit, was left unable to walk after suffering a transient ischemic attack.

He wrote on Twitter on Saturday: "A month ago today I suffered a stroke. I could not walk. Doctors said only time will tell if I will recover or to what degree.

"It's been grueling work but made a full recovery, re-learned how to walk and today doing agility drills! Thanks for the messages of encouragement!"

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