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Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue
Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue

Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue

Date3/8/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue.
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Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
9/27/1988
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
Ben Johnson: At least one of the sprinter's recent urine samples showed high testosterone - a symptom of performance-enhancing drugs, sources tell The Star
Ben Johnson: At least one of the sprinter's recent urine samples showed high testosterone - a symptom of performance-enhancing drugs, sources tell The Star
1/3/1991
Big Ben can keep Olympic bronze
Big Ben can keep Olympic bronze
8/22/1989
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
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
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
Ben and fans: Ben Johnson signs autographs last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
Ben and fans: Ben Johnson signs autographs last night at the Canadian Black Achievement Awards, where he was honored for his contribution to sports
10/1/1988
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
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