Johnson was a regular participant in the Senior Olympics.
The biennial event, also known as the Senior Olympics, began in 1987.
"You could at least send a team to the Senior Olympics and clean up making side bets on 'em."
The first Senior Olympics took place in 1987 and attracted 2,500 people.
The following year, she competed in her first Senior Olympics.
Three years later, he started boxing again, in Senior Olympics programs.
The 85-year-old said he has won 20 to 25 world swimming records in his age category in Senior Olympics and other competitions.
He won a silver medal for the 100 meter dash at the Senior Olympics last spring.
He also competed in the Senior Olympics and holds numerous national track and field records for the 75-79 and 80-84 age groups.
She competed in the Senior Olympics doing swimming plus the shot put and discus throws.