#2: Carl Lewis’ Golden Record
Carl Lewis is a name that should be a household name. If you don’t recognize his name or picture, allow us to introduce Carl. He is one of only four Olympic athletes in the entire world to win nine gold medals. His journey to nine gold medals started at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
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At the event, he won gold medals in the 100-meter, the 200-meter, the long jump, and the 4 x 100-meter relay race. His amazing athletic talent spanned an impressive career through the 80s and 90s, culminating in the 1996 Atlanta Games where he won gold in his last long jump competition. To this day, Carl Lewis remains one of the best athletes of all time.