Nine-time Olympic gold medallist — greatest track and field athlete in history.
Won four consecutive long jump Olympic titles.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 9 Olympic Golds
- 8 World Titles
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Athletics Biography
Carl Lewis
American · Born 1966
9
olympic gold
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