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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 100m and the 60m indoor World Records.
Jul 23, 2012 · The 100 meter final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics remains one of the most infamous and fascinating moments in the games' history. The race was won in a world record time by Canadian sprinter Ben...
May 4, 2024 · Thirty-six years after he was stripped of an Olympic gold medal, former Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson still believes he has a place among the greats.
Sep 18, 2011 · Making his Olympic debut at Los Angeles 1984, and after false starting in the 100m final, Canada’s Ben Johnson won the bronze medal in 10.22 seconds, preventing an American sweep of the podium. In the 4x100m relay final, he won his second bronze medal of the Games along with Tony Sharpe, Desai Williams and Sterling Hinds.
Mar 24, 2008 · Johnson's first sprint record was on the Canadian senior 4 x 100 m relay team against the US in 1982. After deciding to concentrate on the 100 m sprint - the most prestigious event in track and field - he improved dramatically from a time of 11 sec in 1978 to 10.62 sec in 1980.
Already a world record-holder in the indoor 60 metres, Johnson was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1987, the same year that he won gold in the 100 metre event at the World Championships with a world record of 9.83 seconds.
Explore the incredible legacy of Ben Johnson, the renowned Canadian sprinter, on our home page. Learn about his groundbreaking achievements, unforgettable moments, and the enduring impact he has left on the world of athletics.
For 62 hours, all of Canada revelled in the epic victory Ben Johnson, right, delivered over American Carl Lewis in the 100-metre final at the 1988 Olympics. (Gary Hershorn/Reuters)
Already a world record-holder in the indoor 60 metres, Johnson was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1987, the same year that he won gold in the 100 metre event at the World Championships with a world record of 9.83 seconds.
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won Olympic gold in the men's 100-metre race, in a world record time of 9.79 seconds, at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. He would stripped of his medal...
