Michael Johnson of the United states will attempt winning the 200 and 400 meter sprinting double. The 200 and 400 meter are the only following distances never to be won the same male athlete.

Men's Most Recent Olympic Double Victories Runner Year Events Carl Lewis 1984 100-200 m Alberto Juantorena 1984 400-800 m Peter Snell 1964 800-1,500 m Paavo Nurmi 1924 1,500-5,000 Miritus Yifter 1980 5,000-10,000 Emil Zatopek 1952 10,000m-Marathon

Name the first American city to host the Olympics. Answer: St. Louis, Missouri hosted the 1904 Games.