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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 steroids. He still claims to be the best sprinter and faces racism and backlash in Canada.
Ben Johnson was an American film and television actor, stuntman, and world-champion rodeo cowboy. He won an Oscar for his role in The Last Picture Show and worked with directors John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
YearTitleRoleNotes1939Mexican BarflyUncredited1943DeputyUncredited1943Bordertown Gun FightersMessengerUncredited1944The Pinto BanditRace ContestantUncreditedJul 23, 2012 · Ben Johnson was the last man to settle into his blocks at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. It was September 24, 1988, a heartbeat before the start of the 100 meters final and what was to become the...
Aug 2, 2024 · Ben Jonson was an English Stuart dramatist, lyric poet, and literary critic. He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I.
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Watch the video of the greatest race in history, when Ben Johnson broke the world record with a stunning 9.79 seconds in the 1988 Olympic 100 meter final. See the drama, the romance, the power, the showdown and the tragedy of this iconic moment in sports history.
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Ben Johnson was a cowboy, stuntman, and actor who starred in over 300 movies, including The Last Picture Show, for which he won an Oscar. He was also a champion roper and a member of John Ford's stock company.
