This Biography is about one of the best Professional Athletes of the world Carl Lewis including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Carl Lewis | |
| Real Name | Carl Lewis |
| Profession | Athletes |
| Also Known As | Frederick Carlton Lewis |
| Nationality | American |
| Personal Detail of Carl Lewis | |
| Born on | 01 July 1961 |
| Birthday | 1st July |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Born in | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S |
| Grouping of People | African American Athletes, African American Men, Vegans |
| City, States, Provinces & Districts | Alabama |
| Father | William |
| Mother | Evelyn Lewis |
| Siblings | Carol Lewis, Cleveland Lewis |
| Spouse/Partner | Maria Lewis |
| Education | University of Houston, Willingboro High School |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Awards | 1982 – Athlete of the Year title by Track & Field News 1983 – Athlete of the Year title by Track & Field News 1984 – Athlete of the Year title by Track & Field News |
| 1984 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for 100m 1984 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for 200m 1984 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1984 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for Long jump 1988 – Olympic Games Silver Medal for 200m 1992 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for 4Ã100 m relay 1992 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for Long jump 1996 – Olympic Games Gold Medal for Long jump 1983 – World Championships Gold Medal for 100m 1983 – World Championships Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1983 – World Championships Gold Medal for Long jump 1987 – World Championships Gold Medal for 100m 1987 – World Championships Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1987 – World Championships Gold Medal for Long jump 1991 – World Championships Gold Medal for 100m 1991 – World Championships Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1991 – World Championships Silver Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1993 – World Championships Bronze Medal for 200m 1987 – Pan American Games Gold Medal for Long jump 1987 – Pan American Games Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1979 – Pan American Games Bronze Medal for Long jump 1986 – Goodwill Games Bronze Medal for 100m 1986 – Goodwill Games Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1990 – Goodwill Games Silver Medal for 100m 1990 – Goodwill Games Gold Medal for Long jump 1994 – Goodwill Games Gold Medal for 4Ã100m relay 1980 – Olympic Boycott Games Bronze Medal for Long jump – James E. Sullivan Award | |
| Introduction |
While Jesse Owens brought popularity and limelight to track and field as a major sport, it was Carl Lewis who made it a household game. The most spectacular track and field athlete of the 20th century, he was responsible for turning the sport from its amateur status to a professional one. Lewis did not just earn himself a name and honor through the sport, but raised it from its sub-standard and incompetent level into a major international event. In a career spanning over two decades, he became a dominant sprinter and long jumper. He broke several records and created many, some of which till date remain unbeaten and unaltered. While his indoor long jump record stands undefeated till date since 1984, his winning streak of 65 consecutive victories in the sport is a feat that can hardly be matched. Furthermore, he created world record in 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m relay race. In his career, he won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including 8 gold. Furthermore, he won two and three gold medals in Pan American and Goodwill Games respectively. To know more about his life, childhood and profile, browse through the biography. |
