Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals, including nine gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and subsequently retired. Lewis was a dominant sprinter and long jumper who topped the world rankings in the 100 m, 200 m and long jump events frequently from 1981 to the early 1990s. He set world records in the 100 m, 4 × 100 m and 4 × 200 m relays, while his world record in the indoor long jump has stood since 1984. His 65 consecutive victories in the long jump achieved over a span of 10 years is one of the sport's longest undefeated streaks. Over the course of his athletics career, Lewis broke ten seconds for the 100 meters 15 times and 20 seconds for the 200 meters 10 times.
Considered to be the greatest track and field athlete of all time. Olympian of the century, he has won 10 medals, including 9 gold, in the Olympics.
Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1985.
He was nominated for the 2008 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Sports.
He was inducted into the 2010 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services and contributions to Sports.
He was awarded the Sportsman of the Century Award by the International Olympic Committee.
Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 12th round (334th overall) in the 1984 NFL Draft.
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