Born: 7/1/1961 Birmingham, Alabama

US, athletics Nine time Olympic gold medallist, Carl Lewis won gold over three Olympics and was the great star of 1980s track and field.

Business / Schooling:

• University of Houston

Awards / Achievements:

• "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated
• "Sportsman of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee
• "World Athlete of the Century" by the International Association of Athletics Federations
• University of Houston named the Carl Lewis International Complex after him.