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Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, CM OOnt (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian former sprinter. During the 1987–88 season he held the title of the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100m and the 60m indoor World Records.
May 4, 2024 · Sprinter Ben Johnson won the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Seoul Olympics with a record-breaking pace.
Actor: The Last Picture Show. Born in Oklahoma, Ben Johnson was a ranch hand and rodeo performer when, in 1940, Howard Hughes hired him to take a load of horses to California.
Apr 20, 2024 · Ben Johnson was the fastest man in the world, until he was caught in the middle of a steroids scandal. His coach remained unrepentant - and Johnson himself was a...
Apr 26, 2024 · After winning the 100-metre final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, now remembered as “The dirtiest race in history,” Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson failed his drug test and was stripped of his gold...
Sep 18, 2011 · Making his Olympic debut at Los Angeles 1984, and after false starting in the 100m final, Canada’s Ben Johnson won the bronze medal in 10.22 seconds, preventing an American sweep of the podium.
Explore the incredible legacy of Ben Johnson, the renowned Canadian sprinter, on our home page. Learn about his groundbreaking achievements, unforgettable moments, and the enduring impact he has left on the world of athletics.
Mar 24, 2008 · Ben Johnson, track and field athlete (b at Falmouth, Jamaica 30 Dec 1961). In 1976 Johnson immigrated to Canada and was attracted to competitive sprinting, initially in the 100 and 200 m.
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won Olympic gold in the men's 100-metre race, in a world record time of 9.79 seconds, at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. He would stripped of his...
Actor: A Patriotic Man. Johnson spent his childhood and youth in poor conditions in Jamaica. In 1976 he moved with his family to Toronto, Canada. There he started his running career by training and competing. The talented track and field athlete quickly became one of the top runners in the world.
