Carl Lewis won his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the long jump in 1996

July 29

On July 29, 1996, Carl Lewis won his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the long jump. 

Carl Lewis is a legend in the track and field world. He earned nine gold medals during his career. 

Since retiring from the sport, Carl Lewis has used his knowledge and skills to usher in the next generation of track stars.

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Carl Lewis wins fourth consecutive long jump at 35 | July 29, 1996. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/carl-lewis-wins-fourth-consecutive-long-jump-at-35