Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, CM OOnt (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian former sprinter. During the 1987–88 season he held the title of the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100 …

May 4, 2024 · Ben Johnson should have been on top of the world when he won gold in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. But days later, his medal was …

Apr 21, 2024 · #OnThisDay in 1988, Ben Johnson was thought to be the first Canadian sprinter since 1928 to win the 100m final at the Summer Olympics in Seoul.

Sep 10, 2024 · Ben Johnson’s name is forever etched in sports history, but not just for his explosive speed or athletic prowess. The Canadian sprinter’s career became a cautionary tale …

May 21, 2025 · Ben Johnson didn’t just break records. He shattered the world’s illusions about clean competition and changed the way we view performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in elite …

Johnson rose to international fame as a sprinter, notably in the 100 meters, where he became one of the fastest men in history. His journey from Jamaica to Canada and onto the international …

By the time of the 1982 Commonwealth Games, where he won silver medals for Canada in the 100 and the 4×100 relay, his star on the international athletics scene was rising rapidly.

On this day in 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won the 100m final at the Seoul Olympics. Three days later he tested positive to a banned performance-enhancing drug and was …

Ben Johnson was born on December 30, 1961, making him 63 years old as of 2025. Renowned for his extraordinary sprinting career, Johnson rose to fame in the 1980s, especially after …

Sep 18, 2011 · Team Canada - Two-time Olympian Ben Johnson won two bronze medals for Canada at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles in the 100m and 4x100m relay.