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“At the end of the day, if you're a professional athlete in track and field you are the CEO of your company.”

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Carl Lewis, born on July 1, 1961, is an outstanding track and field athlete from the United States. He is one of the most successful athletes in the history of athletics, having won a total of 9 gold medals at the Olympics and World Athletics Championships. more

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