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From one generation to another, fans are often on the lookout for the next greatest player to don the field. Offering an insightful piece of advice over the same, Michael Johnson and Tiger Woods both have their say.

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Back in 2000, a journalist asked Woods- how can parents raise the next as Tiger Woods? Answering the same, Woods proudly spoke about his upbringing. Notably, Johnson resonated with Woods’ thoughts.

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Michael Johnson supports Tiger Woods’ statement

Back before Usain Bolt conquered the track and field, Johnson was the dominant force, bagging several medals to his name. Recollecting Woods’ statement, he spoke about how he was inspired by Tiger’s answer to the question.

Responding to the question back in 2000, Woods had said, “My dad has never asked me to go play golf. I ask him. It’s the child’s desire to play that matters, not the parent’s desire to have the child play. Fun. Keep it fun.”

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Now, in a recent tweet, legendary athlete Michael Johnson also spoke in favor of the golfer and how he shares the same views.

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Michael said, “As a kid I spent every minute my parents allowed me, outside playing sports with friends. Because it was fun. Not a single thought about where it might take me in the future. But make no mistake, I wanted to win! Cause winning at what you love is even more fun!”?

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A glittering career

Both athletes followed their passion to become the greatest competitors in their respective sports. Given his history, fans regard Woods as one of the greatest golfers of all time and arguably the most influential entity in the world. He ranks right behind Jack Nicklaus for the most major championships won in golf.

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As for Johnson, his heroics in athletics still rank him up there with the best.

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Johnson became the first man to win both, the 200 meters and 400 meters in the Olympics in 1996. The signature gold shoes donned in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics cemented his legacy as one of the greats of the game.

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Fair to say, their upbringing played a significant role in their success stories. Do you agree with Michael and Tiger on how to raise the next best athlete?

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