Ben Johnson
Sprint to Scandal
Ben Johnson, the Canadian sprinter who zoomed past the competition at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, had the world in awe with his record-breaking speed. However, it wasn’t long before the truth came sprinting out too—Johnson had been on a ‘Stanozolol diet.’ This potent steroid, more effective than a double espresso, boosted his muscle mass and strength, giving him an unfair advantage. The scandal was a big oops moment, stripping him of his gold medal and earning him a lifetime ban from the sport.
A Tarnished Legacy
Even faster than his Olympic sprint, Johnson’s career spiraled downhill post-scandal. His name, once synonymous with victory, became a cautionary tale of what not to do with one’s athletic prowess. The scandal highlighted the perils of performance-enhancing drugs and left Johnson’s legacy more tarnished than a forgotten trophy in the attic. It’s a classic tale of ‘speed kills’—just not in the way he expected!
