Ben Johnson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, (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 m and the 60 m indoor World Records. He won the 100 metres at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, and again at the 1988 Summer Olympics, but was disqualified for doping and stripped of the gold medals. He was the first to beat the 9.9 and 9.8 seconds barrier. He won two bronze medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics, as well as gold medals at the 1985 World Indoor Championships, 1986 Goodwill Games and 1986 Commonwealth Games. He was trained by Charlie Francis.
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- Full name: Ben Johnson
- Born: 1961-12-30
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q52614
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Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian former sprinter.
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