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Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue
Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue

Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue

Date3/8/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ben Johnson: Shocking positive drug test at the Olympics is central issue.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0057893F
      Lawyer's challenge: Ben Johnson's lawyer, Terrence O'Sullivan, claimed several reasons for athlete's positive drug test.
      Lawyer's challenge: Ben Johnson's lawyer, Terrence O'Sullivan, claimed several reasons for athlete's positive drug test.
      Loek, Dick
      3/7/1993
      Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics
      Ben Johnson: Runner was slapped with a lifetime ban after Seoul Olympics
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      9/5/1989
      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(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      6/26/1990
      Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
      Johnson, Ben - Olympics 1988
      Irish, Paul
      9/27/1988
      Ben Johnson: At least one of the sprinter's recent urine samples showed high testosterone - a symptom of performance-enhancing drugs, sources tell The Star
      Ben Johnson: At least one of the sprinter's recent urine samples showed high testosterone - a symptom of performance-enhancing drugs, sources tell The Star
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      1/3/1991
      Bob Armstrong: Lawyer suggests Ben Johnson was catalyst behind drug testing
      Bob Armstrong: Lawyer suggests Ben Johnson was catalyst behind drug testing
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      3/16/1989
      One-time Mr. Universe: Steven Brisbois, who won the body-building title in 1986, said Ben Johnson's doctor prescribed him steroids but never did tests for side-effects
      One-time Mr. Universe: Steven Brisbois, who won the body-building title in 1986, said Ben Johnson's doctor prescribed him steroids but never did tests for side-effects
      Eglinton, Rick
      5/10/1989
      'Proof's in the testing': That's the view of middle distance runner Lynn Williams who calls Ben Johnson a victim of the whole desire for gold in losing Olympic medal
      'Proof's in the testing': That's the view of middle distance runner Lynn Williams who calls Ben Johnson a victim of the whole desire for gold in losing Olympic medal
      Bock, Tony
      10/13/1988
      As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night, the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a wor(...)
      As sprinter Ben Johnson streaked to Olympic gold in Seoul Friday night, the unsung hero in this magic moment stood cheering in a bingo hall half a wor(...)
      Earl, Ross
      9/24/1988
      World champion sprinter Ben Johnson is greeted by the downtown throng as he runs with the torch to the reception ceremony, triggering Metro's Olympic passion
      World champion sprinter Ben Johnson is greeted by the downtown throng as he runs with the torch to the reception ceremony, triggering Metro's Olympic passion
      Johnson, Ben, 1961-
      12/23/1987
      Tuberculosis tests have resulted in a positive reaction by more than 100 large animals at the new Metro Zoo, including a herd of wisents, a European d(...)
      Tuberculosis tests have resulted in a positive reaction by more than 100 large animals at the new Metro Zoo, including a herd of wisents, a European d(...)
      Combs, Erin
      9/25/1974
      Working out for '80 olympics. Four-time national judo champion of Yugoslavia Michael Paric, 34, wanted to compete in Summer Olympics for Canada, but m(...)
      Working out for '80 olympics. Four-time national judo champion of Yugoslavia Michael Paric, 34, wanted to compete in Summer Olympics for Canada, but m(...)
      Combs, Erin
      5/27/1976