Carl Lewis be seen with tears in his eyes afterwards. "The best race of my life," Lewis said. "The best technique, the fastest. And I did it at thirty." Lewis's world record would stand for nearly three years. Lewis also anchored the 4 × 100 m relay team to another world record, 37.50 s, the third time that year he had anchored a 4 × 100 m squad to a world record. The 1991 World Championships are perhaps best remembered for the long jump final, considered by some to have been one of greatest competitions ever in any sport. Lewis was up
Carl Lewis eat a larger quantity without affecting his athleticism and he believes that switching to a vegan diet can lead to improved athletic performance. Lewis is also known for singing his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner during the 1993 NBA Finals. As of 2018, Lewis serves as an assistant track coach at his alma mater, the University of Houston. Carl Lewis Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is an American former track and field athlete who won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. His career spanned from 1979