IOC Strips Johnson Of Gold Medal in 100; Canadian Tests Positive for Steroid Use

From: The Washington Post | Date: September 27, 1988| Author: | Copyright information

Olympic 100 meters champion Ben Johnson was stripped of his gold medal by the International Olympic Committee Tuesday after testing positive for an anabolic steroid called stanozolol, the IOC medical commission said.

The announcement of Johnson's disqualification from the Olympics rocked the Games, for he was considered one of their biggest stars.

The gold medal was awarded to Carl Lewis, who finished second to Johnson in the glamor event of the Olympics three days ago. It gave Lewis, who also won the long jump, his second gold medal of the Games.

Linford Christie of Britain was awarded ...

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