Nine-time Olympic gold medallist and winner of four consecutive long jump titles at the Games — widely considered the greatest track and field athlete.
Carl Lewis is widely considered the greatest track and field athlete in history. His nine Olympic gold medals, won across four Games from 1984 to 1996, included four consecutive long jump titles — a feat of remarkable sustained excellence. His dual mastery of sprinting and the long jump was virtually unprecedented at elite level.
He won the long jump at four consecutive Olympic Games between 1984 and 1996 — the same event across 12 years of competition.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Olympic Gold 9x
- World Champion 8x
- Long Jump World Record