Awarded: April 2000
(b. July 1, 1961)

Carl Lewis is known for his blinding speed on the track. In 1984, he won four gold medals in four events, a feat not accomplished since Jessie Owens at the 1936 Olympics. He brought home the gold for the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump and the 400-meter relay.

Related Library Resources

• Search the Library of Congress American Memory Collection for track and field holdings.
• The Olympics: A Guide to Reference Sources