Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis is an American sprinter and long jumper who won nine gold medals and one silver across the Olympic Games of 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996. At Los Angeles in 1984 he won the 100 metres, 200 metres, long jump and 4 × 100 metres relay.

Lewis won Olympic long-jump gold at four consecutive Games. His career also included world records in sprint and relay events and a sequence of 65 consecutive long-jump victories, making his achievements span both track and field disciplines.