The Race That Shocked the World: Directed by Daniel Gordon. With Ben Johnson. Daniel Gordon's documentary about the doping scandal of sprinter Ben Johnson at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Johnson's 100m time was astonishing.

Apr 12, 2019 · Documentary about Ben Johnson following his disqualification in the 100m at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Oct 9, 2012 · Six of the eight finalists in the 1988 race have since been implicated for drugs -- although some still deny any wrongdoing. Filmmaker Daniel Gordon, digs into the controversy, conducting extensive interviews with Lewis and Johnson as well as their competitors, coaches and Olympic insiders.

In the new doc 9.79*, disgraced sprinter Ben Johnson revisits the infamous men's 100-metre final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He tells CBC's Laura Thompson why he participated in the film and...

Documentary Feature on the Carl Lewis / Ben Jonson rivalry - and doping scandal, during the world record breaking 100m sprint in Seoul , 1988.

Stream the film 9.79* on Watch ESPN. A profile of the Men's 100 meter final at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the lives of the eight men who participated, including Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis.

Feb 14, 2013 · Daniel Gordon's documentary looks at the legacy of the men's 100-metre final at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, when gold medallist Ben Johnson tested positive for anabolic steroids and scandal...

Jul 17, 2012 · Just 48 hours after being crowned victor, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was found guilty of taking banned substances and stripped of his gold medal, in one of the most dramatic days in Olympic...

Oct 11, 2012 · Directed and produced by British filmmaker Daniel Gordon, the doc examines the unforgettable race that saw Jamaican-born Canadian Johnson triumph with a time of 9.79 seconds before...

documentary 9.79* tells the fascinating story of the controversial 100 metre race at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where the scandalous tale of illegal substance abuse changed the world of athletics forever.