Carl Lewis: The Untold Story of An Olympic Icon | Undeniable with Dan Patrick

[@Johnrap]

It's crazy that Carl Lewis won a gold medal in 1996. Because I remember watching him when I was a kid in 1984. Then the next year I competed in my first track meet, in the long jump. Then I competed through high school and in college, graduating in 1995. So, in late 1995 I was working a regular job. My track days were over. Carl Lewis, who inspired me to go to my first track meet as a child was somehow still winning Olympic gold medals while I was retired from track and working in an office. That's insane.

[@yvonneshelton2505]

He’s a rare gem 💎

[@blackonepac]

​@@yvonneshelton2505 truly!

[@rodclifthblackwood8718]

Well if you are allowed to run after failing drug tests why not?

[@childofgod3075]

A rare cheater indeed! 😂😂😂😂

[@ScratchyBaws]

A DRUG CHEAT.

[@richardeargle729]

It waS so much fun watching the great ones...and he was the greatest track and field athlete of his generation

[@bobm8637]

Carl was a superhero to us growing up... ❤

[@kifajoiner8322]

Mos def

[@dingse3_]

Kinda like Cap Murrica? super serum an all that!

[@childofgod3075]

A super drug user indeed.

[@tonyjones3710]

@@childofgod3075 be quiet troll

[@greenirisheyez]

My husband and I went to high school with Carl, Cleve and Carol. His mother was my gym teacher. They were an iconic family and very well respected at John F. Kennedy High School in Willingboro. Local boys and girl made good with two amazing parents.

[@geraldpeterson4090]

Same here. Great family and leaders in the community.

[@helenewortham1840]

I always had Mrs.Lewis laughing

[@db400mchp]

He s drug cheat 😂

[@TravelMania-uy8pc]

Carl Lewis, This guy was my Volt of power, i was a kid when i saw one of his runs, then i start running 28 KM every Saturday. This guy should never be forgotten...

[@DrMidknight]

Funny story. In 2014 i was at the NCAA indoor track championships in NM and Carl Lewis walked right up to an open seating area. The usher was on her way to throw him out when a chorus of "do you know who that is" erupted around her. He flashed his credentials and she let him stay. But after a few people pulled up their phones and showed her 'who' this man was ... she was embarrassed. Poor lady was likely wasn't a US citizen when Carl was the face of track and field. Carl saw her embarrassment and hugged her (she was almost in tears by this time). I still have a pic of the two together. Carl was a class act.

[@t.breeze8659]

Class act indeed.

[@nya66joe33]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome story

[@williebarr6424]

P0❤I❤😮😮😮

[@andrewblackie7170]

Even if he was way before the ladies days to NOT recognise a US SPORTING ICON & working at a track & feild day WOW.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I always loved watching him compete, he was incredible.

[@NewJerseyBeachbum]

Carl's mother was my 10th grade homeroom teacher. Great, ambitions, successful Willingboro family!

[@jamespisano5120]

He gave my 10 yr. Old daughter long jump tips at the Hershey Youth Track Meet… what a thrill and what a kind man !

[@igetit7470]

I love carl❤

[@Divisiononebasketball]

I had the privilege of watching Carl run in the 84 Olympics in LA when I was a freshman in high school. My dad was a former Olympian and took my brother and I to those LA games.

[@robbyrobinson4500]

He was the biggest star in the world. Kids now days could never really believe that kids who did not even run track had posters on their wall of this man. I'm talking white, black and every other color loved him

[@BryanKile]

I’m one of those white dudes

[@Goji-eletienne]

Even as well publicized as he was, he was STILL criminally underrated and under marketed

[@rolandnelson6722]

Back then colour didn’t factor in. It never occurred to me. He had the smoothest run. He won the greatest sprint ever.

[@mike70282]

He had swag for sure… cool mf

[@joshuaburba1048]

I also fall into that group. I was a white kid who idolized Carl growing up, and it never even occurred to me that he was black. I mean, who gives a shit? That man worked his ass off and made our country proud. Dude was a bad motherfucker.

[@hagosmesgoun7195]

I am 80’s baby’s Carl and mJ were my hero’s - and so I became a d1 athlete at 43 I am still competing. I’ll be in Boston, LA , and Chicago this spring/summer doing what I love to do 🖤🖤

[@johnsentamu4353]

Yes I agree with champ it must have been hard work but the great thing it paid off, perfect thanks a lot for your participation

[@donlester1449]

Carl, this was great to listen to. I'm that Iowa coach who came to your long jump clinic a few years ago. I'm still coaching long jumpers in Iowa and I enjoyed getting the chance to be at your clinic and getting to meet and talk to you and LeRoy. Folks, he is a down to earth great guy and one of the greatest people I've ever meet. Still hope someday you'll come present at the Iowa Track coaches clinic. I feel so privileged that I got to meet the greatest athlete of our time. Thanks for doing this interview so kids know even you had to work hard to achieve that greatness. Glad you also told kids to go out for multiple sports to be a better all around athlete in the long run. Take care, Carl.

[@Paulino813]

I clicked immediately. What a legend ❤

[@markswain365]

Pure class.... the guy was so consistent for so long at a world class level, incredible.

[@peterhild5793]

No class, an HGH user and arrogant as hell!!

[@angiepruden1379]

I guess class in the USA means cheat

[@ArmyofLove]

I'm listening to this twice, Carl Lewis was an icon when I grew up. Everyone I knew followed everything he did. Listening to him, I see all the personal quality and love his attitude and ability to see all people with understanding. Carl if you're reading this, I want to hear more from you in interviews and learn how you have done life. I'm 46 and have taken on your views on goals, I journal and will journal for the rest of my life

[@stevengraham3138]

He was so exciting and clutch for so long

[@PhillyDom]

I grow up in Philaphia PA in the 80's and 90's Carls Lewis is a Legend in my City..... He grow a cross the bridge in South Jersey

[@mjathisbestandteachingskil6980]

Great interview💯💪🏽👈thanks for all the memories

[@edwardclark2653]

Carl Lewis is unquestionably one of the greatest Olympic track and field athletes in history. Coach Tom Tellez is an incredible athletic technician in the Russian definition of athletics! I am so incredibly happy for your success coach; authentic jumping greatness is on the ground!

[@peterhild5793]

Tellez,, Russian as in putting his arrogant athlete on HGH ?

[@rodclifthblackwood8718]

Drugstore that’s what he was

[@spyrytaraxalass]

"Russian definition of athletics" You can say that again! 🤣

[@angiepruden1379]

One word cheater should be stripped of all his medals

[@terrymcchesney383]

Carl, remember cheering you on, always thought the way you ran was beautiful. You made your country proud with humble confidence!

[@Balraj.G.]

I remember the first treadmill I brought was a Carl Lewis treadmill.. 👍🏽

[@cordellsenior9935]

Carl looks great. Man, he ran a clinic in every 100-meter race I saw him run. He executed impeccable upright (bicycle) form. He ran like a gazelle. Eric Dickerson ran with the football looking like Carl's form. He wasn't slow out of the blocks, but he was never in a hurry. Carl was beautifully, gradually upright from the blocks about 6 steps out, and accelerated to top speed. (Compared to Ben Johnson's star, who sprang up erect and then charged ahead.) Just like he says, I always thought he hit top speed at 60-70 meters and (seemed to, in my eyes) was able to accelerate out of top speed. Here he says hit top speed and held on. Carl and Eveyln Ashford dominated the 100 meter races for a full decade. Carl was / is The Dude. Mad respect.

[@biancakaye2721]

My mother loved Carl and at 91 she still refers to him from time to time.

[@peterbravestrong]

Carl making out he was clean while talking about Ben Johnson was comical.

[@blessedthanksgiving457]

Back to Jamaica, trump coming for y'all.

[@dlmarh76]

@@blessedthanksgiving457Is he coming for Carl?

[@mikerichardson60]

Lewis tested positive at the US trials and shouldn't have been competing. History has proven the top half of the field was using PEDs. Let's be real if Ben Johnson was American there's zero chance that positive drug test comes to light.

[@avrilfrancis9778]

Carl is a comical too pot call kettle black

[@Dewdrops7560]

​@@blessedthanksgiving457the prison coming for Trump... Does that makes them even?

[@DjatouDiawara-z6f]

Back then people could seat all day waiting for the 100 m and jubilee because Carl Lewis has brought so much joys ❤

[@offthegrid5078]

As a kid growing up in small town USA back then. My friends and cousins were all glued to the footage of Carl Lewis and all the other US. Olympic athletes. It was amazing to watch. We were all proud to be Americans.

[@johnreidy2804]

I grew up in a small town in in the USA and my friends and cousins were all glued to the footage of Carl Lewis and all the other US Olympic athletes. WOW, what a coincidence

[@samuelsmith3713]

Plp] ​@@johnreidy2804

[@wesleydavis2766]

Carl Lewis is the reason I watch the Olympics

[@regionalarrow]

Yep, Carl was and is an Icon. Im 71 and he was a hero to me.

[@humanstation8193]

If he questioned Bolt's times why didn't he immediately question Flo Jo's insane times in Seoul. She made a massive drop from mediocre in 1984 to men's times in 1988 in both 100m and 200m. Also why didn't he question Michael Johnson's 200m time in Atlanta? Massive drop there too from the previous year(s). Or was it because they were/are American athletes and not subject to the same scrutiny?

[@childofgod3075]

He should have also question his positive drug test

[@annetteelliott1494]

I still have my doubts about her..........😮

[@blakecwc]

He did , in 88 flo jo said he did it for book sales and she screamed at him , but he said it in print and person in 88 , even mentioned the deep voice do your research .

[@aaronmarrazzo5888]

Not only are they not subject to the same scrutiny, they are not subject to the same testing.

[@angiepruden1379]

Flow Joe was a Doper Beyond Dover and a cheater

[@tyronehoggard2033]

I am 59 years today, we still talk about Carl lewis ! 53:30

[@HoraceTapper-k6f]

Usain Bolt is just a natural talent,Second to none.

[@allenf.5907]

Yes, and actually trained VERY hard. And well coached in youth.

[@yvonneshelton2505]

A lot of questions not asked but still one of the best athletes in the world.

[@wellnesspro1170]

👑 King Carl 🐐. I’m 52 years old and still sprinting and long jumping in homage of him.

[@leonardodalongisland]

I'm 62 trying to get back on the track and compete in the Masters. Good for you!

[@wellnesspro1170]

@@leonardodalongislandgo for it! I ran my first outdoor Nationals 2023 medaled in 5 events 🥇 🥇 🥉 🥉🥉.

[@susanennor6339]

Loved watching Carl. Love listening to him. Very talented man. 🌏❤️

[@lennyblend]

AWESOME interview!!

[@g.tinkler6762]

What a fantastic interview that was.

[@Hakspheenom]

🤔 Here in the UK we remember Lewis and Linford Christie having a little rivalry... And who can forget the Ben Johnson situation...

[@spyrytaraxalass]

Three peas in a pod when it came to doping.

[@brencurry9733]

Oh boy this was so much fun loved this guy was so intrigued by this man devoured his entire career seventy and I remember it all thanks!

[@jonathansmith3742]

I got to meet Carl a couple of time at a Best Buddies charity bike ride. He shot the starters gun to get us going. He was very approachable at the after party and he lit up when I asked him about Edwin Moses. Real nice Guy.

[@leonardodalongisland]

I was a HUGE fan of both (even spent a semester at U of H "with" the track team) and consider Carl the King of T&F but as hurdler, Moses was (pun intended) a god-he was the only athlete who I conder "perfect." His races could not have been run better. and! His undefeated streak was the most incredible thing in all of sprts.

[@stephanieoverstreet3294]

He's my favorite and I'm so proud of the way he orchestrated his career representing the US for more than a decade!

[@atato1331]

But he's a cheater!

[@lindawilson4774]

I've watched him from onset to finale in utter and complete awe. I didn't realize how intelligent and Discerning he is Excellent interview.

[@alanshapiro8177]

EXCELLENT Interview. HE WAS TRACK AND FIELD KIDS.

[@s.tanh9818]

I've always loved the way Carl talks....very articulate

[@beejay4397]

Bruce and Carl, brothers of a different mother and father.

[@Stacey-c8l]

Grew up in this same town Carl and Carol are from both were great athletes and there parents did a fantastic job building up the Willingboro track club.

[@InfiniteSports26]

Track & Field All-time champ. Multiple disciplines = Multiple Gold Medals = Multiple Olympics. 💯 🔥 🥇 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@machinelearng]

One of my all time favorite athletes

[@KernowekTim]

If Carl was born a coursing greyhound, hares would've be on the endangered list halfway through the eighties. He had blistering pace, he could long-jump like a deer and he possessed the 'prey-drive' of a bull shark. As an mid-twenties Brit, I was in awe of him; as mid-sixties Brit I still am. What a priviledge to listen to the Great man. What a superb interviewee. Outstanding!

[@Daveymallon]

All the money, the endorsements that are available to the top talent today and for the past 30 years, thank Carl Lewis for that. He paved the way for world class athletes in track and field to become superstars and be handsomely rewarded. Carl Lewis is the reason why the mens 100m is the most important even at the olympics since 1984. It’s the showpiece event. When Bolt came along, it was MUST WATCH television for 10 seconds, you don’t do anything else.

[@monsieurnoir207]

Carl is an amazing friend. I love you too.

[@unathimichaelmxaku8105]

Carl Lewis promoted the sport of track and field.

[@leonardodalongisland]

We first became aware of Carl just after Skeets broke 13. Then I was at U of H in 1980 as an unofficial "member" of the track team. Off the track, we were big partiers-usually at someone's house but one night I danced the evening away with Carol in a club called Popcorn(s) in Houston. Watching Carl on the track was very inspiring (as a runner-and as a human). He (and Jessie) is the true King of T&F.

[@lucasbimbo7527]

I do admire Carl ever since, back that time i remember, his my favourite track and field superstar, from New Guinea just north of Australia

[@andreparadise]

Wow this such a good interview ❤😂🎉 thx

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

What a great interview. I met Carl Lewis in London UK at crystal palace event during the 1980's

[@RobertLund-d7d]

For me , and Im 78 years of age, the greatest athlete ever.

[@Jasong-r2x]

Saw Carl at 84 olympics with my best friend at age 16. My grand father dropped us off at stadium. The highlight of our trip. Will never forget it!

[@AlexanderRowe-po4nt]

Great interview.

[@DGF2]

54:15 - 😏. In 2003, a great American sprinter and championship long jumper said about his own positive drug test results (plural) and PEDs, "there really is no pure evidence to show that it does something. It does nothing". That man is still the only 4 time Olympic long jump champion.😌

[@tensonedmonds8442]

Failed several drug tests and hate on Jamaicans who never Failed a drug test

[@Johnninham-ur1dr]

'Natures gentleman...one of a kind!'

[@Tadaia]

My boyfriend during high school and college competed against Lewis a few times. I went to the Penn relays during our college days to see him and Lewis was simply in a class of his own.

[@lorrainetucker2524]

He had good parents that’s so important

[@MrPaganmonk247365]

My childhood sprint inspiration. 1984 Olympics 100m Men's sprint champion 🔥🔥🔥

[@vigulfmusicproduct]

CL is the most incredible ever. I just love this interview:)

[@msp5138]

No surprise the IAAF named Lewis their athlete of the 20th century.

[@charlychips]

What a great guy. T hank you.

[@jsherif6]

The GOAT, love from Algeria

[@tomroberts9794]

Great interview. I never liked this guy, but now I do.

[@blessedthanksgiving457]

WHO THE HELL CARES? STAY, NOT LIKING HIM; YOU ALL JUST EVIL😈👿

[@thunderrushmovie8834]

BRUH...BACK WHEN I ATTENDED YATES HS...I WOULD WALK ACRISS THE STREET TO THE UNIVERSTY OF HOUSTON AND SEE CARL LEWIS' PORSCHE. BLACK AND I BELIEVE GOLD...BRUH..THAT CAR WAS SICK!!!! 👍👍👍

[@rombohnallavan1861]

Most mentally tough, resilient hard working track and field athlete ever

[@slick222]

I can't believe how good of a sports journalist Dan Patrick is.

[@itsinthetreesitscoming7431]

Yeah, he really grilled Lewis on his own drug controversies, didn't he....

[@slick222]

@@itsinthetreesitscoming7431 Yes, because "grilling" is the only way to tell an interesting story.

[@spyrytaraxalass]

@@slick222 I thought your original comment was sarcasm until i saw your response. This was mediocre journalism.

[@slick222]

@@spyrytaraxalass boring

[@pierre1114]

Great interview, forever a fan of King Carl!

[@asantewaaharris8185]

My Dad took a young Bob Beamon to his track practice. He loved track & field meets and I can remember him saying Carl’s sister was a better athlete.

[@BushaBandulu]

Great interview, and a superb interviewer!…

[@gideonmwololo936]

A true and clean champion. Never used drugs,worked hard and earned it!!Congrats Carl for being such a great example to the young generation of athletes that they don't have to cheat. Great interview and I sat watch it all!!!👏👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@rodclifthblackwood8718]

Clean where? He was tested positive idiot. Do your research

[@tonyleyden431]

Carl Lweis tested positive three (Yes, 3) times for PED at the US national trials before the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He should have been banned but corrupt US officials covered up his test results and allowed him to take part in the Olympics. Test results were made public 15 years later - after expiration of the statue of limitations allowing him to keep his medals.

[@King_Grogu-485]

He was not clean he was caught along with the rest in 1988 but USA track and field Association cover it up.

[@RandalCampbell-h6o]

damn right

[@BryanKile]

Kids today don’t understand what star power was back then there was Carl Lewis, and there was Edwin Moses you don’t get bigger

[@juliocalderon2992]

Arguably the greatest athlete of all time.

[@dranderson6071]

lol cuckoo

[@jomohector5274]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

[@joegrinefine]

Usain Bolt enters the chat…..🤣🫵🏾

[@GodsView1]

Lewis added long jump to his 100, 200 & relay. He equals the most track/field Olympic gold medals with only one other person, at 9. Bolt has 8

[@tonyleyden431]

Carl Lewis is one of the biggest frauds in Olympics history. I used to admire him as a super athlete and a great ambassador for the sports of track and field, but I lost all respect for him when I found out he was a notorious drug cheat. Lewis tested positive for PED - not 1, not 2 but 3 times during the 1988 US Olympics national trials and should have been barred from competing at the '88 Seoul Olympics and banned from the sport. But the corrupt US track and field governing body covered up his test results to protect their superstar allowing him to carry the US flag during the opening ceremony and compete at the games.The cynicism and hypocrisy around Lewis drug use was an insult to people's intelligence because the same US officials who lobbied for the Russian team to be banned from the Olympics did not release Lewis failed test results until several years AFTER the expiration of the statues of limitation that prevented him from been stripped of medals won at the Olympics and have him exposed as a fraud. When asked about it around 14 years later (early 2000's) on video he just shrugged and said "that was a long time ago.. and all the US athletes were using PED at the time" - Stunning.. but track and field fans remember at the Olympics when Ben Johnson failed a drug test after winning the 100m finals, Lewis went in a rage, insulting him and calling him nasty names when he (Lewis) knew at the time he was 3 times more guilty than Johnson.

[@simonkelly1665]

You are technically right but the amount of “PEDs” in his system is negligible and he wouldn’t be done for doping today. So he’s not guilty of that. Hope that restores your love for him.

[@DavidJohnson-kq3lt]

Agreed 100% he is a big HYPROCRITE ...don't have any love for him either and respect. Plus he and the USA athletes association use Ben Johnson as a scapegoat also.. and all those remarks he made towards Ben and the comments about Jamaican athletes also wasn't nice

[@julesmeyeri2056]

Anything goes but not drugs

[@GustavoLara-m7p]

Carl un gran atleta saludos desde Venezuela.

[@sevuw]

Love this, great interview with the King of the Track!

[@AnthonyGKeros]

An AMAZING HUMAN BEING. Truly a very very Genuine, Nice, Good person on ALL LEVELS. As Beautiful, Good and Great he was in sports he is equally Beautiful, Good and Great as a true human being. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING 💖 🙏🏼 LOVE ALWAYS ❤️ ❤

[@eddiemeadows9003]

Carl lewis is the Best ,The King of Sprint

[@jefferyhill2721]

The best ever

[@jjgreen5206]

Carl Lewis became an adjective he was so good. Like Xerox. Anytime speed was mentioned, or someone was fast, Carl’s name was invoked

[@Dewdrops7560]

Whenever Carl Lewis name was invoked, I remember BALCO and those enhancement drugs, almost bringing the sport into disrepute... Carl Lewis can deny it all he wants he was caught cheating and it was covered up by the USA... Even his teammates said that he was on drugs... He gets absolutely no respect, he's a cheater.

[@silvathegreat9315]

Uhhhhh NO 🙄

[@beebeedaley9712]

hate and heresy @@Dewdrops7560

[@beaupianiste3738]

@@Dewdrops7560 ???

[@jasonnguyen5150]

When I was in HS, Carl Lewis was my hero. In my Spanish class, I chose “Lewis” for my Spanish name.

[@johngaccione5633]

Carl Lewis I can do it so let's go the lap!!!!

[@Rich-l6r]

Carl 👟🎽👍👍

[@theramden6025]

Well done Carl Lewis. We couldn't wait to watch you.

[@angiepruden1379]

Did you see Ben Johnson kick his butt in Atlanta 6/8 athletes were dopes including Carl Lewis who admitted it

[@angiepruden1379]

Do the right thing and return the medals to Canada where they belong now I see how are you guys can fall for Trump's lies and cons you make a dope for cheater a hero

[@mikegiacobbe7758]

THE BEST

[@davidrubaloff8652]

I remember when Carl Won his 4th LJ Gold medal at the 1996 Olympics near the end of his career the commentator or headlines said “you offer him a him a gold watch and he steals your Gold medal.”

[@wetinglivehd]

How come he don't have a SHOW of some type he is so engaging and has so much perspective to add. Great interview... ❤ G O A T

[@tonyleyden431]

GOAT? That's funny. He's a 3-time PED drug cheat.. test results were covered up by US track and field officials and he was allowed to run in '88 Seoul Olympics. (Google it) He's the biggest fraud in track and field. His failed test results were made public 15 years afterwards - after expiration of the statues of limitations that enabled him to keep the medals he won

[@blackgirlsrock264]

@@tonyleyden431Well said!💯 He’s a cheat and fraud!

[@mollymirembe1743]

I love love and loved him when I was young. ❤

[@AmigoKandu]

Carl's net worth today $20 Million!

[@garythompson2066]

The interviewer dropped the ball why didn't he asked Carl Lewis about his failed drug test before he 88 Olympics ?

[@robovac3557]

My feeling now is that they were all on drugs so it doesn't matter.

[@ericgreenidge672]

How comes Carlton Lewis wasn't penalised for accepting money in Europe even though he admitted he did as an amateur. Oh the double standards!

[@patriciagreen1613]

He was a US athlete 😂

[@patriciagreen1613]

Oh, I forget! There was 'water under the bridge'.

[@neomimzyneomimzy5095]

He looks like a member of the Jackson family! He is such an Icon!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

He took after vaguely talented and very handsome jermain jackson in the eightys to me.

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

Great athlete

[@earlcabbel5523]

Terrific interview!

[@sunzeneise]

Patrick knows when to keep quiet = Great interviewer first characteristic. Know it’s not about the interviewer.