Lewis, Carl
1961- · Contribution: 1984
Track and field athlete
Won nine Olympic gold medals across four Olympic Games, including matching Jesse Owens' feat of four golds in a single Games
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1961, Birmingham, Alabama
- Active since
- 1979
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist
Impact on the world
Lewis stood among the greatest track and field athletes ever, dominating both sprints and the long jump across four Olympics and consciously carrying forward the legacy of his idol Jesse Owens.
Sources
- Olympics.com (official IOC profile)
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