Jonathon Johnson is an Olympian

Texas Tech Junior Jonathon Johnson is headed to Athens. Jonathon won in 1:44.77. Jonathon was the NCAA champion at the same distance earlier this year. He ran for Abilene High School while a prep and holds the Texas State Record in the 800 with a 1:48.21. Jonathon is known to be a front runner. He went out in front and never was challenged until the very end.

\"Me and Coach Kitley were hoping to go through at 24.7 for the first 200, but I was actually high 23, low 24. From there, he wanted me to keep moving through the 400 and keep my momentum through the 500, and at 600, stay tight and keep it coming to the finish. I could feel them coming on the back stretch, but I kept driving and wouldn\'t give up. I wanted to run from the front and didn\'t want to run from the back and have to rely on my kick." Said Jonathon.

The future is bright for Jonathon. Cheer him on as he continues he quest to be the best against the world in Athens.