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Carl Lewis

Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is an American retired track and field athlete. He has won nine Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships. Lewis became an actor and has appeared in a number of movies.[2]

Carl Lewis
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Lewis in 2023
Personal information
Nickname(s)Carl Lewis[1]
BornJuly 1, 1961 
     (aged 64)
[1]
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.[1]
Height6 ft 2 in[1]
Weight176 lb[1]
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
Event(s)100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, 4 × 100 m relay
College teamHouston Cougars
ClubSanta Monica Track Club
Retired1997
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
International athletics competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 9 1 0
World Championships 8 1 1
Pan American Games 2 0 1
Goodwill Games 3 1 1
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
100 m 5 1 1
200 m 1 1 1
4 × 100 m relay 8 0 0
Long jump 8 1 1
Olympic Games
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Gold 1984 Los Angeles 100 m
Gold 1984 Los Angeles 200 m
Gold 1984 Los Angeles 4 × 100 m relay
Gold 1984 Los Angeles Long jump
Gold 1988 Seoul 100 m
Gold 1988 Seoul Long jump
Gold 1992 Barcelona 4 × 100 m relay
Gold 1992 Barcelona Long jump
Gold 1996 Atlanta Long jump
Silver 1988 Seoul 200 m
World Championships
Gold 1983 Helsinki 100 m
Gold 1983 Helsinki 4 × 100 m relay
Gold 1983 Helsinki Long jump
Gold 1987 Rome 100 m
Gold 1987 Rome 4 × 100 m relay
Gold 1987 Rome Long jump
Gold 1991 Tokyo 100 m
Gold 1991 Tokyo 4 × 100 m relay
Silver 1991 Tokyo Long jump
Bronze 1993 Stuttgart 200 m
Pan American Games
Gold 1987 Indianapolis Long jump
Gold 1987 Indianapolis 4 × 100 m relay
Bronze 1979 San Juan Long jump
Goodwill Games
Gold 1986 Moscow 4 × 100 m relay
Gold 1990 Seattle Long jump
Gold 1994 Saint Petersburg 4 × 100 m relay
Silver 1990 Seattle 100 m
Bronze 1986 Moscow 100 m
Olympic Boycott Games
Gold 1980 Philadelphia 4 × 100 m relay
Bronze 1980 Philadelphia Long jump
Carl Lewis in 2009

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Carl Lewis". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on October 26, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ Dillion, Nancy (August 10, 2008). "After the Gold, Their Lives Still Glitter. Champs show you CAN take it with you.". Daily News (New York: Daily News, L.P.): 26. ""Carl Lewis won nine golds in sprinting and the long jump, including four at 1984's Los Angeles Games, two at the 1988 Seoul competition, two at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and one in Atlanta in 1996. Lewis, 48, is now an actor and has a role in the upcoming jewel heist movie "62 Pickup" starring comedian Eddie Griffin. His Carl Lewis Foundation helps youth and families get and stay fit."". 

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