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Carl Lewis


             Many people don't consider an athlete to have an impact on people's lives. What Carl Lewis does is that he tries to set an example for kids to try and reach their goals, and do what they put their mind to do. He has accomplished many goals in his life and I am sure that he wants to continue them. He really made kids believe in themselves. "I love to be part of Key Olympics because we honor young people who are trying to do something with their lives." Carl Lewis said that when he was at the Key Olympics.
             Carl Lewis is one of the greatest Olympians of all time. During his career as an Olympic athlete in Track and Field he won nine gold medals and one silver medal. In the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles, California, Lewis tied Jesse Owens' record of winning four gold medals in one Olympics. Carl made every Olympic team from 1980 through 1996. His five Olympic appearances are a record for a male athlete. Many of his Olympic performances were in world or Olympic record time. Because of his impressive track and field performances, Carl Lewis has earned himself international respect and a place in history as one of the truly great athletes of all time. .
             In December of 2002, Carl Lewis and the Camp and Festival Committee were proud to present the Carl Lewis Youth Track & Field Awards, with the recognition of Olympic Medalists in Santa Barbara, California. The Carl Lewis International Track & Field Camp and Festival is a holistic fitness experience for youth and families, within the context of track and field training. Carl's objective is to combine youth, families, education, fitness and wellness in an interactive environment.
             "On behalf of the Wendy Marx Foundation, I was pleased to present the Mantles with a contribution of $25,000 to help with printing and distribution of the special donor cards. And that was only the beginning." That is what Carl Lewis said in a documentary that I had read.


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