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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.
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...
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 steroids. He still claims to be the best sprinter and faces racism and backlash in Canada.
Sep 18, 2011 · Ben Johnson is a former sprinter who won two bronze medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the 100m world record in 1987. He was disqualified from the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul for using steroids and banned for life from athletics in 1993.
Mar 24, 2008 · Johnson's first sprint record was on the Canadian senior 4 x 100 m relay team against the US in 1982. After deciding to concentrate on the 100 m sprint - the most prestigious event in track and field - he improved dramatically from a time of 11 sec in 1978 to 10.62 sec in 1980.
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.
Ben JOHNSON was a world-class sprinter who won two Olympic gold medals in the 100 m, setting a world record of 9.79 seconds in 1988. He was later disqualified for doping and banned for life from athletics.
