Richard Moore

The Dirtiest Race in History

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ISBN 13:
9781408158760
author:
Richard Moore
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wisden
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
12.7 x 2.03 x 20.32 centimetres
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, History, Sports & Recreation,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.17

Description

The 1988 Seoul Olympics will forever be remembered for the infamous men's 100m final. Ben Johnson's world-record time of 9.79 seconds sparked both awe and shock, as he was subsequently stripped of his title after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. In the aftermath, Carl Lewis was awarded the gold medal, while Linford Christie claimed the silver and Calvin Smith took bronze. However, it soon emerged that both Lewis and Christie had also used performance-enhancing substances, with their explanations accepted in different circumstances. Meanwhile, Calvin Smith's reputation remained unblemished, despite being part of the top five finishers. This book delves into the build-up to the race, the events of the final itself, and the fallout when news of Johnson's positive test broke. Through witness interviews with key figures involved, including Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis, and Calvin Smith, a detailed account of this pivotal moment in athletics history is revealed.

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