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Carl Lewis

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Born July 1, 1961 · Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Also known as Frederick Carlton Lewis

Biography

Frederick Carlton 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.

Awards & recognition

  • New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2010
  • Silver Olympic Order · 2001
  • Princess of Asturias AwardSports · 1996
  • L'Équipe Champion of Champions · 1991
  • Bislett medal · 1989
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  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1984
  • L'Équipe Champion of Champions · 1984
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year · 1983
  • L'Équipe Champion of Champions · 1983
  • Library of Congress Living Legend

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