Carl Lewis: podcast appearances and interviews

Frederick Carlton Lewis, born July 1, 1961, is an American former track and field athlete known for his exceptional achievements in sprinting and long jumping. Throughout his career from 1979 to 1996, he won nine Olympic gold medals, one silver medal, and ten World Championship medals, including eight gold. Lewis is notable for being one of six athletes to win gold in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympic Games and one of two to achieve this in athletics overall. He frequently topped the world rankings in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump from 1981 to the early 1990s, setting world records in multiple events. His indoor long jump world record has stood since 1984. Over his career, he recorded 65 consecutive victories in the long jump, a remarkably long undefeated streak, and broke the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters fifteen times, and the 20-second mark in the 200 meters ten times. Lewis also long jumped over 8.53 meters 71 times. Recognized as one of the sport's greatest, he received numerous accolades including being named the