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Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson will forever be remembered as the first person to break the 9.8-second mark in the 100 meters, only to be disqualified three days later for steroids.
In 1988, amidst one of the biggest rivalries in track and field between Johnson and U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis, came the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson made headlines when he ran a 9.79 but his urine test had traces of Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. Johnson was disqualified and later admitted he was using steroids when he set other records. His coach, Charlie Francis, said Johnson had been using the performance enhancing drug since 1981. It was essentially the end of the Jamaican-born runner.
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In 1988, amidst one of the biggest rivalries in track and field between Johnson and U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis, came the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson made headlines when he ran a 9.79 but his urine test had traces of Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. Johnson was disqualified and later admitted he was using steroids when he set other records. His coach, Charlie Francis, said Johnson had been using the performance enhancing drug since 1981. It was essentially the end of the Jamaican-born runner.
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Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson will forever be remembered as the first person to break the 9.8-second mark in the 100 meters, only to be disqualified three days later for steroids.
In 1988, amidst one of the biggest rivalries in track and field between Johnson and U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis, came the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson made headlines when he ran a 9.79 but his urine test had traces of Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. Johnson was disqualified and later admitted he was using steroids when he set other records. His coach, Charlie Francis, said Johnson had been using the performance enhancing drug since 1981. It was essentially the end of the Jamaican-born runner.
Johnson came back in 1991 after his suspension but none of the exceptional speed and durability that had marked his career was back. He said he was clean.
In 1988, amidst one of the biggest rivalries in track and field between Johnson and U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis, came the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Johnson made headlines when he ran a 9.79 but his urine test had traces of Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. Johnson was disqualified and later admitted he was using steroids when he set other records. His coach, Charlie Francis, said Johnson had been using the performance enhancing drug since 1981. It was essentially the end of the Jamaican-born runner.
Johnson came back in 1991 after his suspension but none of the exceptional speed and durability that had marked his career was back. He said he was clean.
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Crossing national boundaries in quest for Olympic medals
BEIJING -- These are the Michael Phelps Games, of course. Just like the '84 Olympics were the Carl Lewis Games and, sadly, the '88 Olympics were the Ben Johnson Games.
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If even Joe Gibbs' team is cheating, NASCAR is America's most crooked sport
Sentinel ColumnistJohn Edwards always wanted to be president. Well, I have the perfect job for him. President of NASCAR. Edwards is currently America's most famous cheater. Why not put him in charge of America's most crooked sport? I'd like to say I'm joking, but I've...Tags: Joe Gibbs, Mark McGwire, Football, Government, John Edwards
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Bolt leaves us in awe
One flew through the Bird's Nest. Usain Bolt is his name. Track and field is his game. He comes from Jamaica, man. He runs like lightning. The wind can't catch him. No man can, either, man. Cheetahs would envy him. He is the world's fastest creature...Tags: Minority Groups, 5K Run, Superman, Carl Lewis, Athletics, Track and Field
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Sprinter Usain Bolt speedily earns acclaim at Olympics
Chicago TribuneBEIJING -- One flew through the Bird's Nest. Usain Bolt is his name. Track and field is his game. He comes from Jamaica, man. He runs like lightning. The wind can't catch him. No man can, either, man. Cheetahs would envy him. He is the world's fastest...Tags: Minority Groups, 5K Run, Superman, Carl Lewis, Athletics, Track and Field
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Pulling a fast one
The race was simply unbelievable. Usain Bolt wiped his hand over his head several times, ran his index fingers over his eyebrows and pushed out his top so everyone could see "Jamaica" from shoulder to shoulder. Then he crouched into the blocks, waited...Tags: 5K Run, Floyd Landis, Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire, University of Maryland
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Sprinter Usain Bolt puts on a show
BEIJING — One flew through the Bird's Nest. Usain Bolt is his name. Track and field is his game. He comes from Jamaica, man. He runs like lightning. The wind can't catch him. No man can, either, man. Cheetahs would envy him. He is the world's...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, 5K Run, Superman, Carl Lewis
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Bolt, Powell and Gay: This Olympic dash will have lots of flash
Tribune Olympic BureauHe had a gold signet ring on his right pinky, a silver ring on the middle finger of his left hand and a gold watch that looked like a couple ingots from Fort Knox went into it on his wrist. He sat on a stage next to a European pop singing icon, Paolo...Tags: International Olympic Committee, Minority Groups, 5K Run, Public Relations, Awards and Prizes
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The Olympics: Pro or con?
BEIJING -- It started at Barcelona in 1992. The grumble was almost perceptible. Part of the world that cared about the Olympics embraced the concept of the Dream Team. Another part smelled a sellout.
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Olympic stage is set for history
BEIJING -- At every Olympics an athlete or team emerges to define the Games, for better or for worse -- and forever. The face of the Beijing Games could turn out to be Liu Xiang, who has carried China's hopes on his shoulders every day since his...Tags: Athletes, Katie Hoff, Awards and Prizes, Beam Gymnastics, Billiards, Snooker and Pool
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Bolt has become the focus in a flash
Chicago Tribune Olympic Bureau252 BEIJING—He had a gold signet ring on his right pinky, a silver ring on the middle finger of his left hand and a gold watch that looked formed from a couple of Ft. Knox ingots on his wrist. He sat on a stage next to a European pop singing...Tags: International Olympic Committee, Gays and Lesbians, NBC, Minority Groups, 5K Run
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Gay, Bolt, Powell Lead Star-Stutted 100 Meters Field
Chicago TribuneHe had a gold signet ring on his right pinky, a silver ring on the middle finger of his left hand and a gold watch that looked like a couple ingots from Fort Knox went into it on his wrist. Barely three months ago, no one would have imagined Usain Bolt...Tags: International Olympic Committee, Gays and Lesbians, NBC, Minority Groups, 5K Run
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A 'preview' of the Olympics' opening ceremony film
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