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As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night, the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a wor(...)
As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night, the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a wor(...)

As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night, the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a wor(...)

Date9/24/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night; the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a world away. For Ross Earl; a school teacher and founder of the Scarborough Optimists Track Club that launched Big Ben as a sprinter and Charlie Francis as a coach; it was also the culmination of 27-year dream. [Incomplete]
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0045182F
Ben Johnson set the world on its ear twice within a few hours at the Seoul Olympics when he roared across the line ahead of American Carl Lewis in the(...)
Ben Johnson set the world on its ear twice within a few hours at the Seoul Olympics when he roared across the line ahead of American Carl Lewis in the(...)
6/26/1990
Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics
Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics
9/5/1989
On their marks: Canadian sprinters Angelia Issajenko and Ben Johnson, the world's fastest man, will be on hand to help open the Scarborough-Indianapolis Peace Games Friday
On their marks: Canadian sprinters Angelia Issajenko and Ben Johnson, the world's fastest man, will be on hand to help open the Scarborough-Indianapolis Peace Games Friday
7/7/1987
World champion sprinter Ben Johnson is greeted by the downtown throng as he runs with the torch to the reception ceremony, triggering Metro's Olympic passion
World champion sprinter Ben Johnson is greeted by the downtown throng as he runs with the torch to the reception ceremony, triggering Metro's Olympic passion
12/23/1987
Johns is Argos' unsung hero
Johns is Argos' unsung hero
7/30/1987
On her own: Lori Fung, 22, who won a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics for Canada at the Los Angeles Olympics, says if she still feels she is world-class in 1988, she'll compete at Seoul Olympics
On her own: Lori Fung, 22, who won a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics for Canada at the Los Angeles Olympics, says if she still feels she is world-class in 1988, she'll compete at Seoul Olympics
3/6/1985
Ben leads the way. Sprinter Ben Johnson helps start the Royal Ontario Museum's 24-hour relay race yesterday. More than 90 teams comprising 2,000 runne(...)
Ben leads the way. Sprinter Ben Johnson helps start the Royal Ontario Museum's 24-hour relay race yesterday. More than 90 teams comprising 2,000 runne(...)
6/15/1990
Jamaican PM meets Big Ben. Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga, left, chats yesterday with champion sprinter Ben Johnson, a native of Jamaica, and hi(...)
Jamaican PM meets Big Ben. Jamaican Prime Minister Edward Seaga, left, chats yesterday with champion sprinter Ben Johnson, a native of Jamaica, and hi(...)
10/11/1987
Ben Johnson winning at Seoul Korea
Ben Johnson winning at Seoul Korea
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A family affair: Ben Johnson's family goes wild as their favorite son sets the world on fire in Seoul in his long-awaited showdown with King Carl Lewis
A family affair: Ben Johnson's family goes wild as their favorite son sets the world on fire in Seoul in his long-awaited showdown with King Carl Lewis
9/23/1988
A family affair: Ben Johnson's family goes wild as their favorite son sets the world on fire in Seoul in his long-awaited showdown with King Carl Lewis
A family affair: Ben Johnson's family goes wild as their favorite son sets the world on fire in Seoul in his long-awaited showdown with King Carl Lewis
9/23/1988
Canada's two best hopes for a gold medal in boxing at the Seoul Olympics are seen above during a workout at Thistletown Community School in Rexdale. T(...)
Canada's two best hopes for a gold medal in boxing at the Seoul Olympics are seen above during a workout at Thistletown Community School in Rexdale. T(...)
8/10/1988