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Carl Lewis
Biography
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carl lewis Biography - Most world renowned Olympians of all time.
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Carl Lewis: The Master Finisher - Faster, Higher, Stronger - BBC Two
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Carl Lewis-Top Ten Olympic Moments: Gold Medal Moments
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Carl Lewis Wins 100m, Relay and Long Jump Gold - Los Angeles 1984 Olympics
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Carl Lewis-100m.WR,Tokyo,1991 World Championships
Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is an American former track and field athlete who won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996, when he last won an Olympic event. He is one of only three Olympic athletes who won a gold medal in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympic Games.
Personal
Fame as a competitive athlete
Breakthrough in 1981 and 1982
1983 and the inaugural World Championships
1984 Summer Olympics: emulating Jesse Owens
Lack of endorsements and public perception
Ben Johnson and the 1987 World Championships
1988 Summer Olympics
1991 World Championships: Lewis' greatest performances
Long jump showdown versus Powell
Final years and retirement
Use of stimulants
Film and television
Bid for New Jersey State Senate