Ben Johnson’s Olympic Gold
September 24, 1988. Ben Johnson wins the men’s 100 meters final at the Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal three days later. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to…
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