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Living Legend
Carl Lewis
Awarded: April 2000
(b. July 1, 1961)
Carl Lewis is known for his blinding speed on the track. In 1984, he won four gold medals in four events, a feat not accomplished since Jessie Owens at the 1936 Olympics. He brought home the gold for the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump and the 400-meter relay.
Related Library Resources
- Search the Library of Congress American Memory Collection for track and field holdings.
- The Olympics: A Guide to Reference Sources
Last Updated: 09/26/2008