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“I've always known that sporting people frequently suffer from joint problems because of the repeated strain they put on their bodies to get to the top. But somehow I never thought it would happen to me.”

Quote by Carl Lewis

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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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