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Gold to dross

Date10/3/1988

Names

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Johnson, Ben, 1961- (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Gold to dross: This was the high moment in Ben Johnson's life, when he wore Olympic gold. A few days later it was taken away and he had to return to Canada in disgrace.

Subject

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0057808F

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