Michael Carter (athlete) Michael Carter (athlete) Michael D'Andrea "Mike" Carter (born October 29, 1960 in Dallas, Texas), is a former U.S. Olympian track and field athlete and professional American football player. Carter is best known in track and field for setting the American national high school record of 81 feet 3½ inches in the 12 pound shot put, adding more than nine feet to the previous record. He set this mark at the 1979 Golden West Invitational track and field meet while competing for Jefferson High School of Dallas, Texas. No high school athlete has come within two feet of this record since.
Michael Johnson (footballer, born 1988) worked with him. Former Manchester City teammate Dietmar Hamann described him as an "outstanding" midfielder that reminded him of his Germany teammate Michael Ballack. Former manager Eriksson noted that he was "An excellent player ... everyone thought he would become the next big star for England". City manager Roberto Mancini said "A guy with a big talent – I am sad for him". Johnson represented England at under-19 level and under-21 level. Johnson was born in Urmston, Greater Manchester. In February 2012 Johnson was arrested for drink driving when police in Manchester city centre pulled him over and breathalysed him.