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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.
Mit der Siegeszeit von 9,95 Sekunden gelang es ihm dabei erstmals, Carl Lewis in einem wichtigen Rennen direkt zu schlagen. Darüber hinaus erzielte er damit eine persönliche Bestleistung, die besser war als die seines Rivalen, die zu diesem Zeitpunkt bei 9,97 Sekunden lag.
24. Sept. 2022 · Ben Johnson stürmte 1988 in Seoul zu Olympia-Gold. Drei Tage später war der kanadische Sprinter der meistgehasste Sportler der Welt.
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.
18. Sept. 2011 · It was September 24, 1988 when Johnson became the first sprinter from Canada since Percy Williams at Amsterdam 1928 to win the 100m Olympic final lowering his own world record to 9.79 seconds. His status as Olympic champion would last 62 hours, and when he tested positive for the banned substance stanozolol (anabolic steroid), his ...
23. Juli 2012 · CNN talks to disgraced former 100 meter sprinter Ben Johnson. He smashed the world record at Seoul 1988, but failed a drugs test. The race has been dubbed the dirtiest in history
24. März 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. In 1978 he entered national competition with the Scarborough Optimists track club in Toronto under coach Charlie Francis (later national sprint ...
Already a world record-holder in the indoor 60 metres, Johnson was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1987, the same year that he won gold in the 100 metre event at the World Championships with a world record of 9.83 seconds. His achievements earned him a Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top sportsperson of the year and the title of Associated ...
4. Mai 2024 · Sprinter Ben Johnson won the gold medal in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Seoul Olympics with a record-breaking pace. Days later, both his record and his gold medal were stripped away due...
20. Apr. 2024 · Sprinter Ben Johnson always had a unique relationship with time. At his peak, he could bang out practise runs that consistently finished exactly when his coaches dictated, down to one or two...
