The Dirtiest Race in History

RICHARD MOORE THE DIRTIEST RACE IN HISTORY BEN JOHNSON, CARL LEWIS AND THE 1988 OLYMPIC 100M FINAL Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year “Riveting” MAIL ON SUNDAY “Compelling” SUNDAY EXPRESS WISDEN SPORTS WRITING

A photograph of the cover of Richard Moore’s book “The Dirtiest Race in History,” showing sprinters Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis competing in the 1988 Olympic 100-metre final. The joke comes from the dramatic title, referring to the doping scandal surrounding the race, and the image is used as a reaction to describe an especially dishonest or morally questionable competition or situation.

• @beobanka / 17901 2022-06-17