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Ben Johnson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 30, 1961 |
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| Died | April 08, 1996 (age 34) |
| Birthplace | Falmouth, Jamaica |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ben Johnson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Canadian Olympic sprinter; stripped of 1988 Olympic gold due to doping scandal |
Intro
Ben Johnson is a retired Canadian sprinter who gained international fame after winning the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
Early Life & Background
Ben Johnson was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, and immigrated to Canada in 1976. He showed early talent in athletics and trained under coach Charlie Francis, quickly rising through the ranks of international sprinting.
Career Highlights
- Won bronze in the 100 meters at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
- Set a 100m world record and won gold at the 1987 World Championships in Rome
- Won the 100m gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics (later stripped due to doping)
Trivia
- His 1988 Olympic final was the first time a 100m race was won in under 9.8 seconds, though the result was later annulled.
- Ben Johnson's doping scandal led to increased anti-doping measures in international athletics.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ben Johnson born?
Ben Johnson was born the 30 December 1961.
Where is Ben Johnson from?
Falmouth, Jamaica.
On His Birth-Day
About December 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 30, 1961, after a four-month military campaign, Congolese government troops re-conquered South Kasai and arrested its leader, Albert Kalonji, effectively ending the secession.
- Day of the week: December 30th, 1961 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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