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

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

Date9/5/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057899F
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
Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
9/27/1988
Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue
Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue
3/8/1988
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
Relieved runner: Ben Johnson leaves court yesterday after receiving a conditional discharge and 12 months probation for waving a starter's pistol at a motorist
Relieved runner: Ben Johnson leaves court yesterday after receiving a conditional discharge and 12 months probation for waving a starter's pistol at a motorist
8/22/1989
Ben Johnson: Ontario track association strips six of the runner's records
Ben Johnson: Ontario track association strips six of the runner's records
8/9/1990
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
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
More recognition: Toronto sprinter Ben Johnson, left, is congratulated by Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander after receiving Toronto Sun award as Canada's outstanding athlete yesterday
More recognition: Toronto sprinter Ben Johnson, left, is congratulated by Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander after receiving Toronto Sun award as Canada's outstanding athlete yesterday
2/4/1987
Sprinter Ben Johnson, left, leaves a Toronto court yesterday accompanied by lawyer Martin Kerbel after pleading guilty to assault
Sprinter Ben Johnson, left, leaves a Toronto court yesterday accompanied by lawyer Martin Kerbel after pleading guilty to assault
10/21/1991