Charlie Francis

Charlie Francis

coach Canada

Charlie Francis was a Canadian sprint coach known for his controversial coaching methods and association with doping in athletics. He gained notoriety for coaching Olympic medalist Ben Johnson, who infamously tested positive for steroids after winning the 100 meters at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Francis later became involved with other sprinters, including Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery, helping them achieve world-class performances while also navigating the complex world of performance-enhancing drugs.

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Switzerland Switzerland: Charlie Francis was a coach who had previously doped Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson and was involved in the doping project with Tim Montgomery. 3

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