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Son of William Lewis and Evelyn Lawler...One of four children...Took lessons in cello, dance and piano at a young age...First participated in track and field events as a member of the local town club his parents coached...Named the top U.S. amateur athlete in 1981 after becoming the second person in NCAA history to win both the 100-meters and long jump at the NCAA national championships...Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL Draft and by the Chicago Bulls in the 10th round of the NBA Draft...Named Olympian of the Century by Sports Illustrated and Sportsman of the Century by the International Olympic Committee.

Olympic Experience

4-time Olympian; 10-time Olympic medalist (9 gold, 1 silver)

Olympic Games Atlanta 1996, gold (Long Jump - Men)
Olympic Games Barcelona 1992, gold (4 x 100m Relay - Men, Long Jump - Men)
Olympic Games Seoul 1988, gold (100m - Men, Long Jump - Men), silver (200m - Men)
Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984, gold (100m - Men, 200m - Men, 4 x 100m Relay - Men, Long Jump - Men)

World Championships Experience

Most recent: 1993 – bronze (200m - Men), 4th (100m - Men)
Years of participation: 100m - Men 1993; 200m - Men 1993
Medals: 1 (1 bronze)

Bronze – 1993 (200m - Men)

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