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Ben Johnson was a world-class sprinter who broke the 100m and 60m indoor world records in 1987. He won the 100m gold at the 1988 Olympics, but was disqualified for doping and stripped of his medal.
May 4, 2024 · Former Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won gold in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Olympics, but was stripped of his medal and record after testing positive for stanozolol. He still claims to be the best 100-metre sprinter and faces racism and backlash for his doping.
Apr 20, 2024 · Mary Ormsby revisits the life and scandal of sprinter Ben Johnson, who ran 9.79 seconds in the 1988 Olympics but was later stripped of his gold medal for doping. The book explores Johnson's childhood, coaches, family, and inner struggles in a detailed and sympathetic way.
Jul 23, 2012 · The 100 meter final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics remains one of the most infamous and fascinating moments in the games' history. The race was won in a world record time by Canadian sprinter Ben...
Sep 19, 2011 · Ben Johnson was a Canadian sprinter who won two bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics and the 100m gold at the 1988 Olympics, but was later disqualified for doping. He also set world records in the 100m and 60m, and competed at the 1992 Olympics after a long ban.
Apr 21, 2024 · #OnThisDay in 1988, Ben Johnson was thought to be the first Canadian sprinter since 1928 to win the 100m final at the Summer Olympics in Seoul. However, Johnson tested positive for doping...
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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 medal three...
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