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Still flying high. Ben Johnson dazzled the athletic world again Friday night when he posted a world best time of 5.15 seconds over 50 yards at Maple L(...)
Still flying high. Ben Johnson dazzled the athletic world again Friday night when he posted a world best time of 5.15 seconds over 50 yards at Maple L(...)

Still flying high. Ben Johnson dazzled the athletic world again Friday night when he posted a world best time of 5.15 seconds over 50 yards at Maple L(...)

Date1/31/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Still flying high. Ben Johnson dazzled the athletic world again Friday night when he posted a world best time of 5.15 seconds over 50 yards at Maple Leaf Gardens. He eclipsed his mark of 5.20, set in Hamilton.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057885F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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
Kevin Guy, 8, was already well decorated when world champion sprinter Ben Johnson added his autograph
Kevin Guy, 8, was already well decorated when world champion sprinter Ben Johnson added his autograph
7/25/1988
Media circus: Throngs of journalists from around the world surround Ben Johnson as he leaves the Dubin inquiry following testimony
Media circus: Throngs of journalists from around the world surround Ben Johnson as he leaves the Dubin inquiry following testimony
6/12/1989
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
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
Hoax: Organizers of the Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games claim that Ben Johnson reneged on agreement to run in their event on Friday
Hoax: Organizers of the Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games claim that Ben Johnson reneged on agreement to run in their event on Friday
6/28/1990
Dapper Ben: Sprint star Ben Johnson arrives this morning for his second day of testimony at the Dubin inquiry in Toronto
Dapper Ben: Sprint star Ben Johnson arrives this morning for his second day of testimony at the Dubin inquiry in Toronto
6/13/1989
Smiling again: Ben Johnson and his mother, Gloria, look relaxed and happy at yesterday's news conference
Smiling again: Ben Johnson and his mother, Gloria, look relaxed and happy at yesterday's news conference
6/28/1990
On the move again: Appearing little the worse for wear after his early-morning fracas downtown, Ben Johnson walks to his Ferrari Testarossa sports car at his Scarborough home today
On the move again: Appearing little the worse for wear after his early-morning fracas downtown, Ben Johnson walks to his Ferrari Testarossa sports car at his Scarborough home today
5/11/1999
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
Ben's back on track! When Ben Johnson lined up between elite wheelchair athletes Andre Viger, left, and Jeff Adams, it was (up and) over pretty quick.(...)
Ben's back on track! When Ben Johnson lined up between elite wheelchair athletes Andre Viger, left, and Jeff Adams, it was (up and) over pretty quick.(...)
6/21/1990