Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis
Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewisis an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals, including nine gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and subsequently retired...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth1 July 1961
CityBirmingham, AL
CountryUnited States of America
years vegan best-performance
My best performances were when I was 30 years old, and I was a vegan.
school thinking levels
I don't feel I'm qualified to be a coach outside the high school level. I think I would need to do more education to really be a good coach.
children live-your-life your-children
You can't live your life through your children.
strong able
Whether I'm 40, 50 or 60, I'm going to be as physically strong as I am able.
athlete two focus
I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing - he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous - any athlete who tells you they're not nervous isn't telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be.
people pressure
I like the pressure of having to perform so people will come to me.
mom writing interesting
My life isn't interesting! It's my mom. You need to write her life and put me in it. I'm a cameo in her life.
running thinking may
I'm a fast learner. I may not run as fast as I used to, but I think I still learn as fast.
jobs real want
I want to be a millionaire, and I don't ever want a real job.
courage challenges world
The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.
sports motivational-sports focus
Channel your energy. Focus.
channel race run stay thoughts
My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: "Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win... channel your energy. Focus.
inspirational confidence sports
If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win.
life sports inspire
Life is about timing.