Sprinter

Carl Lewis

American sprinter and long jumper, nine-time Olympic champion

All evidence

3 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 1991

   • 100 m9.86 s

     CompetitionWorld Championships final, age 301991 World Championships, Tokyo

     “100 m : 9.86 ( Tokyo , 1991)”

     Carl Lewis - WikipediaOfficial result1991

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results.

   • long jump349.2 in

     CompetitionWorld Championships, age 301991 World Championships, Tokyo

     “Long jump : 8.87 (8.91* +2.3m/s wind) ( Tokyo , 1991)”

     Carl Lewis - WikipediaOfficial result1991

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results. 8.91 m was wind-aided and not legal.

2. 1983

   • 200 m19.75 s

     CompetitionAge 21Indianapolis 1983

     “200 m : 19.75 ( Indianapolis , 1983)”

     Carl Lewis - WikipediaOfficial result1983

     Personal best from the Wikipedia infobox, which cites official results.