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Carl Lewis

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Carl Lewis
Lewis in 2023
Personal information
Full nameFrederick Carlton Lewis[1]
Nickname(s)Carl Lewis[1]
Born (1961-07-01) July 1, 1961 (age 64)[1]
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.[1]
Home townWillingboro, New Jersey, U.S.[2]
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1]
Weight176 lb (80 kg)[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)
Carl Lewis in 2009

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.[3]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 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. Team USA | Carl Lewis. Team USA. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  3. Dillion, Nancy (August 10, 2008). "After the Gold, Their Lives Still Glitter. Champs show you CAN take it with you". News. Daily News. New York: Daily News, L.P. 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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