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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(...)

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(...)

Date6/26/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 100-metre final with a world-record time. But then Johnson tested positive for anabolic steroids and was stripped of his gold medal.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057908F