The dirtiest race in history: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m final
by Moore, Richard 1973-.
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BookSeries: Wisden sports writing.Publisher: Bloomsbury 2012ISBN: 9781408135952; 1408135957.Classification number: 796.48 MOOSubject(s): Johnson 1961- | Lewis 1961- | Doping in sportsSubject: The men's 100m final at the 1988 Olympics has been described as the dirtiest race ever - but also the greatest. Aside from Ben Johnson's blistering time, the race is infamous for its athletes' positive drug tests. This is the story of that race, the rivalry between Johnson and Lewis, and the repercussions still felt in the sport.
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| 796.4257 FIT Iron war | 796.4257 FRY Run, ride, sink or swim | 796.48 HEA Heat of the moment: | 796.48 MOO The dirtiest race in history: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m final | 796.4809 CAL The 100 greatest Olympians and Paralympians | 796.4809 RED Great Olympic moments | 796.5 HUM Microadventures: local discoveries for great escapes |
Imprint on spine: Wisden Sports Writing
Includes bibliographical references and index
The men's 100m final at the 1988 Olympics has been described as the dirtiest race ever - but also the greatest. Aside from Ben Johnson's blistering time, the race is infamous for its athletes' positive drug tests. This is the story of that race, the rivalry between Johnson and Lewis, and the repercussions still felt in the sport.
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