The men's 100m final at the Seoul 1988 Olympics is often regarded as the "dirtiest race in history" due to the widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs among the competitors. The race featured high-profile sprinters, including Ben Johnson of Canada, Carl Lewis of the United States, and Linford Christie of Great Britain. Ben Johnson won the gold medal with a world-record time of 9.79 seconds.
However, the celebration was short-lived as Johnson tested positive for the anabolic steroid stanozolol in a post-race drug test. This revelation led to Johnson's disqualification, and his gold medal was subsequently awarded to Carl Lewis. The scandal exposed the pervasive use of banned substances in sprinting and brought a stain on the credibility of the sport. The event marked a turning point in the fight against doping in athletics and prompted stricter anti-doping measures in subsequent Olympic Games. The 1988 Seoul 100m final remains infamous in Olympic history as a symbol of the darker side of elite sports.
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