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Article: Exclusive: Ben Johnson in comeback THE DIARY
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 21, 1999
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THE DIARY can reveal that Ben Johnson will be challenging for the
coveted New Year Sprint title in Edinburgh next month. In an
exclusive interview, Johnson revealed that he will be making his
debut as a professional runner in the traditional handicap race
meeting popularly known as "Powderhall" in recognition of the track
where it was held until 1970. "I've been training with the `pro' guys
since February," he said, "and I've been going pretty well. At my
age, 35, you stand a better chance running against younger guys with
the handicap system."
And time and the tide appeared to be catching up with Johnson last
summer. In two comeback races he ran 13.2sec for 100m. Even at his
peak, when he ...