Ben Johnson (Canadian sprinter) - Wikipedia
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.
Ben Johnson: Where Is He Now? - Everything Zoomer
Aug 12, 2016 · We look back at one of the biggest Olympic scandals involving a Canadian athlete and find out what Ben Johnson is up to now. The world was watching as Usain Bolt’s finished his 100 metre sprint on Sunday in 9.81 seconds—adding more gold to the pile he already has.
Disgraced Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson still believes he has a …
May 4, 2024 · Ben Johnson should have been on top of the world when he won gold in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. But days later, his medal was stripped due to a positive...
Ben Johnson Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life
Ben Johnson is a Jamaican-born Canadian former sprinter who gained notoriety following a doping scandal in the late 1980s. This biography of Ben Johnson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Hero or villain? Ben Johnson and the dirtiest race in history
Jul 23, 2012 · Ben Johnson smashed his own world record with a run of 9.79 seconds. He had blown Lewis, and the rest of the field, away.
Ben JOHNSON - Olympics.com
A Jamaican native, Ben Johnson moved to Canada at the age of 14 and eventually came under the tutelage of track coach and former Olympian Charlie Francis. By the time of the 1982 Commonwealth Games, where he won silver medals for Canada in the 100 and the 4×100 relay, his star on the international athletics scene was rising rapidly.
"We love you, but you're guilty": The story of sprinter Ben Johnson
Jan 9, 2018 · The headline in the Toronto Star summed up the mood: "Ben Johnson - A National Treasure". Ben Johnson was born in Jamaica on December 30th, 1961. At the age of 14, he moved to Toronto and...
‘Columbia Comet’ Ben Johnson: the Lions’ track star of the 1930s
Feb 13, 2023 · The first Black athlete at Columbia to win a national title, track star Ben Johnson is remembered for his athletic performance and his work as an activist.
Ben Johnson - The Canadian Encyclopedia
Mar 24, 2008 · As the undisputed owner of track and field's most prestigious title, the "world's fastest human," Johnson became a celebrity, courted by advertisers and honoured with the Order of Canada and the Lou Marsh Trophy (1987) as Canada's outstanding athlete.
Biography — Ben Johnson
Uncover the triumphs, challenges, and remarkable journey of Ben Johnson, an icon in the world of track and field. Discover the man behind the records and controversies, as we chronicle the extraordinary life of Ben Johnson, a true sporting legend.