Search Results for: "Ben Johnson"
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The Scene
Olympic hopeful spikes rival’s drink to trigger failed drug test
A spiked drink sounds reminiscent of Canadian former sprinter Ben Johnson’s 1988 Olympics claim
Tim Huebsch January 10, 2018 -
Film Review: The dirtiest race in Olympic history
Anyone with an interest in Ben Johnson and the biggest doping scandal of our time, should watch Daniel Gordon’s 9.79*.
Mihira Lakshman September 12, 2012 -
Disgraced Canadian track coach Francis dies
Charlie Francis, the former coach of sprinter Ben Johnson, died at the age of 61 on Wednesday, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mihira Lakshman May 14, 2010 -
The Shakeout Podcast
Olympic champion Donovan Bailey joins The Shakeout Podcast
Two-time Olympic champion Donovan Bailey joins The Shakeout Podcast to discuss the previously untold stories from his unapologetic new book
David Stol November 29, 2023 -
The Scene
Australian entrepreneur aims to create a doping-encouraged Olympics
His concept, The Enhanced Games, will include five sports disciplines: track and field, swimming, weightlifting, gymnastics and combat sports
Marley Dickinson June 28, 2023 -
The Scene
Two-time Olympian Desai Williams dies at age 62
Williams was a member of Canada’s 4x100m relay team that won bronze at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
Marley Dickinson April 13, 2022 -
The Scene
Damian Warner and Andre De Grasse finalists for 2021 Lou Marsh Award
The award is given out annually to Canada’s top athlete
Brittany Hambleton December 5, 2021 -
The Scene
A look back: Canada’s best Olympic performances
Canadian Running takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate some of our country’s best athletes
Brittany Hambleton July 26, 2021 -
The Scene
The new drug in endurance doping
The drug works similarly to EPO, but is harder to detect
Madeleine Kelly September 11, 2020 -
The Scene
5 runners who deserve a Last Dance documentary
The five runners whose stories we want to hear
Madeleine Kelly May 20, 2020 -
The Scene
Carl Lewis slams Trump at Pan Am Games
In response to a question about pay equity in sport at a press conference in Lima on Monday, the nine-time Olympic gold medallist was openly critical of the current President
Anne Francis August 7, 2019 -
The Scene
Massive doping investigation results in 234 arrests
In the largest anti-doping bust in history, authorities uncovered 17 organized crime groups, shut down nine underground labs and seized 24 tonnes of steroid powder
Anne Francis July 10, 2019