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“You're not going to get a chance to vote for me on the ballot, but you can actually vote for what I believe in.”

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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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