Today in 1991, Carl Lewis ran a world record 9.86 seconds in the 100-meter dash in Tokyo.
WATCH CARL’S NATIONAL ANTHEM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJLvCM4j2mg
WATCH CARL’S COLLABO WITH THE AT THUGS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hV4dvHuOuY
Here are some more facts about the legendary track star:
FACT: Carl Lewis won ten Olympic medals, nine of which were gold.
FACT: “Sports Illustrated” named Carl Lewis “Olympian of the Century.”
FACT: The Dallas Cowboys drafted Carl Lewis as a wide receiver in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He did not end up playing in the league.
FACT: Carl Lewis was named Athlete of the Year by “Track and Field News” in 1982, 1983 and 1984.
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