In 1988, one of the first high-profile disqualifications of its time, Ben Johnson gained notoriety but lost an Olympic gold medal due to his use of steroids.

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This statement is true. Ben Johnson, a Canadian sprinter, won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, but was later disqualified after testing positive for anabolic steroids. It was one of the first high-profile cases of doping in the Olympics.

In 1988, One of the First High-Profile Disqualifications of Its