. How old was Carl Eugene Lewis when died? [55], A subsequent honor would follow: Lewis eventually was credited with the 100m world record for the 9.92 s he ran in Seoul. That caused me to re-educate myself to being the very best I possibly can be this season," he said, after defeating Johnson in Zrich on August 17. 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Police found Burrellsbodyin a Houston parking garage with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Daniel Carl Porter, 53, of Wellsburg, WV passed away January 13, 2023, at Washington Hospital, Washington, PA. Lewis, on the other hand, was in good form. (read more), Carl Lewis death hoax spreads on Facebook. [80], Lewis' 8.50m (27ft 10+12in) jump was also officially declared tied with Larry Myricks for the masters record for the 3539 age group. In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Records obtained by the media have shown that Cameron Burrell - who was the godson of iconic sprinter Carl Lewis - died by suicide after a medical examiner inspected his body this week and listed the cause of death. Your National Anthem still overshadows your track and field greatness", "Carl Lewis blasts Donald Trump as "racist, misogynistic'", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carl_Lewis&oldid=1132832781. Carl Lewis at Moment of Peace, London 2012 Olympic Games (Andy Miah/Flickr) A few weeks ago marked the 30 th anniversary of perhaps the greatest track and field duel of all time. Rumors of the athletes alleged demise gained traction on Monday after a R.I.P. Carl Lewis Long March 15, 1928 - June 12, 2019 Carl Lewis Long, age 91 of Cataula, GA passed away on June 12, 2019 at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home in Valley, AL. Share with your friends. [3] The Olympic boycott precluded Lewis from competing in Moscow; he instead participated in the Liberty Bell Classic in July 1980, which was an alternate meet for boycotting nations. Lewis had skipped the mandatory relay training camp and demanded to run the anchor leg, which added to the debate. Rashad Carl Lewis (Doodie) was born on May 31, 1991 in New Orleans, LA to Joseph Carl Lewis of Natchez, MS and Colleen Fleming Nealy of New Orleans, LA. The Chicago Bulls drafted Lewis in the 1984 NBA Draft as the 208th overall pick, although he had played neither high school nor college basketball. He was preceded in death by his parents, JR and Betty Lewis. In 2011, Lewis appeared in the short documentary Challenging Impossibility which features the feats of strength demonstrated by the late spiritual teacher and peace advocate Sri Chinmoy. In addition, Lewis was quite vocal against fellow athletes who'd been caught or were perceived to be, using steroids to gain a competitive advantage. Carl Lewis Death Hoax Dismissed Since Athlete Is Alive And Well. He is one of only six Olympic athletes who won a gold medal in the same individual event in four consecutive Olympic Games. The two sprinters seemed destined for a 100-meter dash showdown. Carl's research focuses on environmental politics in Africa, with a particular interest in critical and postcolonial approaches. And theyre scared.. He advanced the idea of introvert and extrovert personalities, archetypes and the power of the unconscious. [102], Lewis has a son named Bakim. "It was that close, and it was the best of his life. He is the third teenaged basketball player to be shot and killed in Compton in the last four months, with the tragic killings of 14 . He thus lost his first long jump competition in a decade. Those who read the 'About' page were given a believable account of the American athlete's passing: " At about 11 a.m. (Gary Hershorn/Reuters) The greatest . I don't get it."[92]. He won nine gold medals, including four at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Lewis, 19 years old, was a talented player well-known in the city. Lewis' long competitive career came to an end on August 26, 1997, following his participation in the 4x100 relay at the Berlin Grand Prix. His low-altitude record had been surpassed by fellow American Mel Lattany with a time of 9.96s shortly before the 1984 Olympics,[42] but his biggest challenger would prove to be Canadian Ben Johnson, the bronze medalist behind Lewis at the 1984 Olympics. Lewis also long jumped over 28 feet seventy-one times. Legacy Carl was born in Brunswick North Carolina on June 9, 1942 to Lindsay and Mary Elizabeth Lewis who predeceased him. Quote Of The Day. There, Lewis continued to set track and field marks. The Guardianreported that the former Olympian was not pleased with the teams sixth-place showing. He died on November 22, 1963, in Headington, Oxford. User Contributions: 1. shaniqua. Light a Candle or Give a Gift. Carl Lewis. But 1981 saw him run 10.00s at the Southwest Conference Championships in Dallas on May 16, a time that was the third-fastest in history and stood as the low-altitude record. Right now, my heart is broken into a million pieces., A post shared by Dawn Burrell (@chefdawnburrell). And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax. https://www.biography.com/athlete/carl-lewis. Bakim Lewis, on graduating Basic Combat Training Feb. 5, 2015, at Hilton Field on Fort Jackson, S.C. Pvt. Despite belonging to a middle-class background, his parents exposed him to a wide array of sports since a young age, since both of them were professional coach and ran . His long-jump mark that year of 26-8 ended up setting a new national prep record. For 62 hours, all of Canada revelled in the epic victory Ben Johnson, right, delivered over American Carl Lewis in the 100-metre final at the 1988 Olympics. "[35], His third gold medal came in the 200m, where he won with a time of 19.80s, a new Olympic record and the third fastest time in history. Beloved pastor, Carl Lewis Taylor, of Wayzata, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. Carl graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and Central Catholic High School in . West Virginia. She saw that. [33] Since Lewis still had heats and finals in the 200m and the 4 100m relay to compete in, he chose to take as few jumps as necessary to win the event. According to People.com, the 26-year-old Burrell took his life on Aug. 9. [100][101], As of 2018, Lewis serves as an assistant track coach at his alma mater, the University of Houston. . Was someone killed right next to him? Carl Lewis Facebook page attracted nearly one million of likes. [29] Track and Field News ranked him number two in the 200m, despite his low-altitude record of 19.75s, behind Smith, who had won gold at Helsinki. December 30, 1933 . Carl proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you c. [37], Additionally, rumors circulated at that time that Lewis was gay, and though Lewis denied the rumors, they probably hurt his marketability as well. [16] For the first time, Lewis was ranked number one in the world, in both the 100m and the long jump. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events. Lewis, 19 years old, was a talented player well-known in the city. Top 100 Quotes . Earl was born on March 27 1938, to Carl and Gladys Lewis in Carthage Missouri. Lewis will move on to Advanced . 8/13/2021 7:24 AM PT. OBITUARY LCDR Carl B. Lewis USN (Ret.) Death. Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals, including nine gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. News of athlete Carl Lewiss death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. I don't think they are doing it without drugs." [21], He also won the 100m with relative ease. All were and are banned in sport due to their activity as stimulants, though at the time all three were available over-the-counter as dietary supplements or treatments for cold and allergy symptoms. Carl was a Captain in the United States Army during WWII. He was primarily raised in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. Lisa Marie Presley, 54, dies after suffering 'full cardiac arrest' at home Days after graduating from high school in 1979, Lewis broke the high school long jump record with a leap of 8.13m (26ft 8in). Mr. Carl Virgil Lewis, 30, passed away suddenly Wednesday (October 16, 2019) at his apartment in Savannah, GA. Carl was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Lewis and Dorothy Taylor and attended Pasadena College in California where he met and married his first wife, Margaret, who passed away in 2003. Do not reproduce (even with permission). The loss is yet another devastating blow to a Compton community thats been reeling from violence and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, those times were never ratified as records. Nike already had Lewis under contract for several years, despite questions about how it affected his amateur status, and he was appearing in Nike television advertisements in print and on billboards. He played 18 . That same year, Lewis regained the ranking of No. . 0. He was stationed for three years at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. "[83], Following Exum's revelations, World Athletics affirmed that at the 1988 Olympic Trials the USOC indeed followed the correct procedures in dealing with eight positive findings for ephedrine and ephedrine-related compounds in low concentration. Advertisement. CARL LEWIS OBITUARY. Powell, jumping first, had faltered in the first round, but jumped 8.54m (28ft 0in) to claim second place in the second round. Here is Carl Lewis Morobitto Jr.'s obituary. The long jump controversy was one reason and his self-congratulatory conduct did not impress several other track stars: "He rubs it in too much", said Edwin Moses, twice Olympic gold medalist in the 400m hurdles. ), This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 20:30. After the heights reached in 1991, Lewis started to lose his dominance in both the sprints and the long jump. The 44-year-old was the executive chef of La Cubana and a star of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and "Guy's Grocery Games." "Don't worry," he told his mother. [69] Lewis's best subsequent results were two wind-aided leaps at 8.72m (28ft 7+14in), and an 8.68m (28ft 5+12in) under legal conditions while in the qualifying rounds at the Barcelona Olympics.[70]. . But Coca-Cola rescinded the offer after the Games. Isolated from school and with no place to regularly play or train, his mentors had been worried about him. Jan 26, 2010 @ 11:11 am. Burrell was a standout at the University of Houston from 2013 to 2018. "There is definitely some hurt, some pain, coming from the Sudbury Five organization," said Logan Stutz, the team's head coach and general manager, who was in touch with several of Lewis' former teammates . In the 200m, Lewis dipped under his Olympic record from 1984, running 19.79 s, but did so in second place to Joe DeLoach, who claimed the new record and Olympic gold in 19.75 s. In the final event he entered, the 4 100m relay, Lewis never made it to the track as the Americans fumbled an exchange in a heat and were disqualified. [52], The 100m final at the 1988 Summer Olympics was one of the most sensational sports stories of the year and its unexpected outcome would rank as one of the most infamous sports stories of the century. IN THE CARE OF. Carl Eugene Lewis (Birth: 1969) gravesite, tombstone photo and death date. His 65 consecutive victories in the long jump achieved over a span of 10 years is one of the sport's longest undefeated streaks. Bronx, Bronx County, New York 10463 . In 2003, Wade Exum, the United States Olympic Committee's director of drug control administration from 1991 to 2000, gave copies of documents to Sports Illustrated that revealed that some 100 American athletes failed drug tests from 1988 to 2000, arguing that they should have been prevented from competing in the Olympics but were nevertheless cleared to compete. "[36] Further, Lewis's agent Joe Douglas compared him to pop star Michael Jackson, a comparison which did not go over well. Nine gold and one Olympic silver. She was teaching on Tuesday morning when the shooting happened and one of her students typed Miss, someone just got shot into the class Zoom chat. All these kids now are seeing the footage of what happened on the news, how are they supposed to feel? Nike was faced with Lewis's new negative image and dropped him after the Games. Carl Ruiz, Guy Fieri. Lewis leapt 8.72m (28ft 7+14in), a low-altitude Olympic best, and none of his competitors could match it. Carl Lewis Wilson, 80. She won the Women's World Cup in 1991 and 1999, and took Olympic gold medals in 1996 and 2004. Spurning the chance to stay local and attend Villanova University, Lewis enrolled at the University of Houston in 1980. '"[78] The American relay team finished second behind Canada.[82]. [65], In the next round, Powell responded. As a result of that perception, the swath of endorsements he expected after his winning performances never came. My nieces and nephews are it. Please share Carl's obituary if available, or write one in your own words to preserve his memory. Lewis' physical appearance at the Games, with a flattop haircut and flamboyant clothing, added fuel to the reports. In response to a question about his skipping a 1982 long jump competition at altitude, he said, "I want the record and I plan to get it, but not at altitude. Lewis said, "If they asked me, I'd run it in a second. Frederick Carlton Lewis was born July 1, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama. Death . Outdoors, Lewis jumped 14 of the 20 furthest ancillary jumps of all time. In reference to his efforts at the 1991 World Championships, Lewis said, "This has been the greatest meet that I've ever had. But he continues to be a myth in the history of sports. His case was summarily dismissed by the Denver federal Court for lack of evidence. Man, were drowning. Carlton F. Lewis, 94, was called to his heavenly home peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022, with his family by his side. I did 18 years of track and field and I've been retired for five years, and they're still talking about me, so I guess I still have it. Visitation will begin at 1pm here at the funeral home. In 2016, Lewis was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame.[96]. In total, Lewis has won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold. Carl Lewis was drafted by both the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bulls in 1984. "[51] Lewis repeatedly referred to his father as a motivating factor for the 1988 season. Johnson would beat Lewis once in 1985, but Lewis also lost to others, while winning most of his races. October 26, 1938 - May 10, 2021. [5] At age 13, Lewis began competing in the long jump, and he emerged as a promising athlete while coached by Andy Dudek and Paul Minore at Willingboro High School in his hometown of Willingboro Township, New Jersey. He added, "I could run 9.8 or faster in the 100 if I could jump into drugs right away. We were all working and praying that a day like this wouldnt come, and it came anyway. In Memoriam: Carl V. Lewis. [11] At year's end, he was ranked sixth in the world in the long jump and seventh in the 100m.[9][12], At the start of 1981, Lewis's best legal long jump was his high school record from 1979. In aninterview with USA Today, he called the showing a clown show.. The USOC claimed his case "baseless" as he himself was the one in charge of screening the anti-doping test program of the organization and clarifying that the athletes were cleared according to the rules. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an athlete of Carl Lewis' stature would be major news across networks. [18] Before Lewis, 28ft0in(8.53m) had been exceeded on two occasions by two people: Beamon and 1980 Olympic champion Lutz Dombrowski. [40] Similarly, Lewis was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver in the 12th round of the 1984 NFL Draft, even though he did not play football in college. Oct. 16, 2019, 2:31 PM PDT / Source: TODAY. [20], He repeated his number one ranking in the 100m and long jump, and ranked number six in the 200m. Additionally, he was named Athlete of the Year by Track and Field News. His career spanned from 1979 to 1996, when he last won an Olympic event. "If you're a male athlete, I think the American public wants you to look macho", said Don Coleman, a Nike representative. "[78] After Lewis's unexpected long jump gold, it was noted that he could become the athlete with the most Olympic gold medals if he entered the 4 100m relay team. Though he did not match past performances, his third-round leap of 8.50m (27ft 10+12in) won gold by 0.21m (8+14in) over second-place finisher James Beckford of Jamaica. However the January 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Is Carl Lewis secretly gay and hiding in the closet. Comparisons were beginning to be made with Jesse Owens, who dominated sprint and long jump events in the 1930s. On Friday, August 30, 1991, American athletes Carl Lewis and Mike Powell competed in the long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. In 1999, Lewis was voted "Sportsman of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee,[94] elected "World Athlete of the Century" by the International Association of Athletics Federations[94] and named "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated. [50], Lewis not only lost the most publicized showdown in track and field in 1987, he also lost his father. Track star Cameron Burrell -- the godson of legendary sprinter Carl Lewis -- died by suicide, TMZ Sports has learned. The Americans swept the medals in the event for the first time in 84 years. Last Known Residence . Ive been looking at pictures of him all day and it hurts so much, said Langston. In 2011, he attempted to run for a seat as a Democrat in the New Jersey Senate, but was removed from the ballot due to the state's residency requirement. Rumors of the athlete's alleged demise gained traction on Monday after a ' R.I.P. [43] But Emmiyan's best that day was a leap of 8.53m (27ft 11+34in), second to Lewis' 8.67m (28ft 5+14in). He won numerous gold and silver medals before his retirement in 1997. She has to deal with that. Lewis went on to compete in three more Games: the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea; the 1992 Games in Barcelona, Spain; and the 1996 Games in Atlanta. 'Lil brother' gone too soon: Sudbury Five players, coaches devastated by death of Carl Lewis Back to video Carl Lewis III was 19. Thank you for the love and support. Carl Sagan was one of the most well-known scientists of the 1970s and 1980s. He made an appearance on The Weakest Link. And we dont have strategies because we are not stable. Records show the 26-year-old's manner of death . Full Name Carl Lewis Birth Date 28 Dec 1943 Death Date Oct 1984 Last Residence Los Angeles, CA Social Security Card Issued "The best technique, the fastest. [67], Lewis' reaction to what was one of the greatest competitions ever in the sport was to offer acknowledgment of the achievement of Powell. He first claimed that Johnson had false-started, then he alluded to a stomach virus that had weakened him, and finally, without naming names, said "There are a lot of people coming out of nowhere. Not currently available. He was born January 13, 1917, in Fort Branch, Ind., to Carl B and Lucille Triplett Lewis. And I did it at thirty. He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. [3][7] He achieved the ranking of fourth on the all-time World Junior list of long jumpers. . Johnson had run under 10.00 s three times in the year before Rome,[46] while Lewis had not managed to get under the 10.00 s barrier at all. I start tomorrow with an added purpose. Carl was a 2007 honor graduate of Ware Magnet School and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mercer University with a B.A. Carl Isley A. Lewis. [31], At the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Lewis was entered into four events with realistic prospects of winning each of them and thereby matching the achievement of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Games in Berlin. He achieved his 10.00s clocking the same weekend he leapt 8.61m (28ft 2+34in) twice, and the day he recorded his new low-altitude record 8.76m (28ft 8+34in) at Indianapolis, he had three fouls with his toe barely over the board, two of which seemed to exceed Beamon's record, the third which several observers said reached 30ft0in(9.14m). But they haven't asked me to run it." He grew up in many small towns in Indiana. The IAAF also declared that Lewis had also, therefore, twice tied the "true" world record (9.93 s) for his 1987 World Championship performance, and again at the 1988 Zrich meet where he defeated Johnson. [3], Though his focus was on the long jump, he was now starting to emerge as a talent in the sprints. Lewis had also recently lost his father in a motorcycle accident; Lewis fathers funeral was scheduled for the day after Lewis shooting. [53] Johnson won in 9.79 s, a new world record, while Lewis set a new American record with 9.92 s. Three days later, Johnson tested positive for steroids, his medal was taken away and Lewis was awarded gold and credited with a new Olympic record. Food Network star and New York City chef Carl Ruiz died suddenly Saturday. IN THE CARE OF. Tellez would thereafter remain Lewis's coach for his entire career. I'm supposed to be the typical amateur who's 22 and scared to death and can't believe he won the Olympics. Any member of the American Olympic men's track and field team could be used, even if they had not qualified for the relay event. The young man made the move to Sudbury for the 2019-2020 season. He fouled on his next jump and then passed on his remaining four allotted jumps. [9], At the 1987 World Championships in Athletics in Rome, Lewis skipped the 200m to focus on his strongest event, the long jump, and made sure to take all his attempts. Carl Wayne Lewis, 56 passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014. In [], Get ready: Long Beachs best sports coverage is coming back to a screen near you. "[36] Lewis's world record would stand for nearly three years. Among them, he played himself in cameos in Perfect Strangers, Speed Zone, Alien Hunter and Material Girls. Carl Ruiz, a restaurateur and frequent Food Network show guest who passed away in September, died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular . Index record for Carl Lewis in the Social Security Death Index from Social Security Administration, historical military records. "[38] Coca-Cola had offered a lucrative deal to Lewis before the Olympics, but Lewis and Douglas turned it down, confident that Lewis would be worth more after the Olympics. Moore League Cross Country, Signal Hill 2019 Weve got highlights from the big races at Signal Hill, Long Beach Poly is going to have plenty of chances to reveal its identity over the next few weeks. [8] By the end of 1979, Lewis was ranked fifth in the world for the long jump, according to Track and Field News. Tragic death of Carl Lewis godson track star ruled suicide following medical examination Cameron Burrell's death has been . In 1981, he was named the top U.S. amateur athlete after becoming just the second person in NCAA history to win the 100 meters and long jump at the college championships. Carl Richard Lewis, Jr. N. CHARLESTON - Carl Richard Lewis Jr., age 49, of North Charleston, SC died Friday, September 25, 2009, at a local hospital. Lewis returned for the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, where all eyes were on Lewis and Ben Johnson of Canada. He jumped 7.77m (25ft 5+34in) for a bronze medal, and the American 4 100m relay team won gold with a time of 38.61s.[10] He received one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the athletes precluded from competing in the 1980 Olympics. His accomplishments have led to numerous accolades, including being voted "World Athlete of the Century" by the International Association of Athletics Federations and "Sportsman of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee, "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Athlete of the Year" by Track & Field News in 1982, 1983, and 1984. New York: Chelsea House, 1995. He knew that his first jump at 8.54m (28ft 0in) was sufficient to win the event. His biggest target was Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, who initially beat Lewis in the 100 at the Seoul games but was later stripped of his title after testing positive for a steroid. A television advertisement with Beamon appeared before the final, featuring the record-holder saying, "I hope you make it, kid. He went home to be with the Lord. Burial Date June 18, 2021. Lewis ended up ranked second behind Soviet Robert Emmiyan, who had the longest legal jump of the year at 8.61m (28ft 2+34in). American runner Allyson Felix has won nine Olympic medals, making her the most decorated woman in U.S. track and field history. Carl was born April 10, 1933 in Slaton to Carl Sr. and Maurine Lewis. He was born December 13, 1969, in Wheeling, WV to the late Lewis Carl and Romaine . [103], Lewis became a vegan in 1990, during his late twenties, and has credited his outstanding 1991 results in part to his vegan diet. What are they supposed to think of things when this keeps happening?. By the time Lewis was a senior in high school, he was one of the premier track and field high school athletes in the country. Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville; Send Flowers Share Obituary. Thankfully, the 61-year-old athlete is alive and well. Lewis competed at the 4th World Championships in Stuttgart in 1993, but finished fourth in the 100m,[75] and did not compete in the long jump. [47] In the final, however, Johnson won with a time that stunned observers: 9.83 s, a new world record. The IAAF subsequently stripped Johnson of his record and gold medal from the World Championships. Carl Lewis, 60, won nine gold medals and one silver medal at four different Olympics. He married Wanda Daugherty on June 9 1961. Zafir was a standout at Poly and knew Carl from being a part of the same tightknit basketball community that spans Compton and Long Beach. Carl Lewis (1933 - 2001) Add photo. Summary Carl Lewis of Bronx, Bronx County, New York was born on December 30, 1933, and died at age 67 years old on October 29, 2001. . Lewis said he should have been credited with that jump, claiming the track officials misinterpreted the rules on fouls. Carl Lewis. He was preceded in death by his father He leaped 8.87m (29ft 1in), which was a new personal best under legal wind conditions, then a final jump of 8.84m (29ft 0in). Published on September 22, 2019 02:15 PM. [73] Lewis did, however, qualify for the long jump, finishing second behind Powell, and was eligible for the 4 100m relay team. "Madison Avenue perceives him as homosexual. Mia Hamm is a former American soccer player who competed with the U.S. women's national soccer team for 17 years. [83] Fellow Santa Monica Track Club teammates Joe DeLoach and Floyd Heard were also found to have the same banned stimulants in their systems, and were cleared to compete for the same reason. Evelyn Lewis, co-founder of the Willingboro Track Club and mother of track and field legends Carl and Carol Lewis, died on Tuesday. I don't want that '(A)' [for altitude] after the mark. Carl Lewis. Cameron's godfather is the legendary nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis. February 23, 1930 - April 23, 2013. "I'll get another one. He was born in Kokomo, IN on March 15, 1928, a son of Theodore and Irene Woodruff Long and was a grandson of Mel and Martha Simons, who raised him. 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