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 - Olympics.com
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.
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.
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.
Ben Johnson: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Sprinter
Sep 10, 2024 · The 1988 Seoul Olympics was expected to be a showdown between Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis. Millions of fans worldwide tuned in to watch the highly anticipated 100m final. In an astonishing race, Johnson not only won the gold but shattered his own world record, finishing in 9.79 seconds — a time that seemed otherworldly.
Ben Johnson - Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website
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. In the 4x100m relay final, he won his second bronze medal of the Games along with Tony Sharpe, Desai Williams and Sterling Hinds.
Ben Johnson - Olympedia
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.
Ben Johnson (Canadian sprinter) facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia
On September 24, 1988, Johnson won the 100 metres final at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, lowering his own world record to 9.79 seconds. He was the first Canadian sprinter since Percy Williams in 1928 to win the 100 metres at the Olympics.
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.
Ben Johnson - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
In the men’s 100-meter final at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, Canadian track athlete Ben Johnson sprinted to the finish line in world-record time (9.79 seconds). After Johnson tested positive for steroid use, however, his record was …
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