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4 × 100 m relay. 1980 Philadelphia. Long jump. Frederick Carlton Lewis OLY (born July 1, 1961) 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.
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- 176 lb (80 kg)
- 1997
- Houston Cougars
Nov 23, 2022 · The women’s long jump record was set by Galina Chistyakova in 1988. And last year Mike Powell’s remarkable 8.95-meter jump—29 feet, 4 3/8 inches—celebrated its 30th year as the world ...
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Jan 27, 2024 · On 27 January 1984, Carl Lewis broke the world indoor record with a stunning leap of 8.79m at the Millrose Games in New York. His performance was hailed as the greatest jump of all time, surpassing even Bob Beamon's legendary 8.90m at the 1968 Olympics.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Carl Lewis, the track and field athlete who won nine gold medals, including four in the long jump, at four Olympic Games. Find out his early years, achievements, controversies and awards.
