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Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics

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Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics

Date9/5/1989

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Johnson, Ben, 1961- (subject)

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics.

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0057899F

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