Chalmers plays bridesmaid while Percy gets up close and personal Nov 16, 2009
It is the golfing equivalent of finishing second to Carl Lewis in the long jump or, more recently, chasing home Usain Bolt in a sprint. It fell to Greg Chalmers to play bridesmaid yesterday, the West Australian fighting doggedly until he was confronted with the need to hole a wedge at the par-four 18th to force Tiger Woods into a play-off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A-Rod the lightning rod for Series Oct 28, 2009
You probably have to go back to sprinter Carl Lewis. Thirteen years removed from his last Olympic race, Lewis still gets lampooned on the sports highlight shows now and then for singing a pre-game rendition of the national anthem that theres just no nice way to say this sounded like a cat with its tail stuck beneath a rocking chair. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Economic crises cause spike in world hunger: UN Oct 15, 2009
On Friday, five new goodwill ambassadors will be named: US Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis, French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, French football star Patrick Vieira and singer-songwriters Anggun and Fanny Lu of France and Columbia respectively. The FAO is to host a World Summit for Food Security November 16-18 in Rome, with Pope Benedict XVI attending the opening session. (Yahoo! Asia News)
GOP un-American by celebrating U.S. Olympic loss (1) Oct 7, 2009
When Carl Lewis and Mary Lou Retton dominated the 1984 Olympic Games, we all beamed with pride because they represented the U.S. on American soil, in Los Angeles. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Obama: 'I urge you to choose Chicago' Oct 3, 2009
She recounted sitting on his lap, watching Olympians such as Carl Lewis and Nadia Comaneci compete, and how her father "taught me how to throw a ball and a mean right hook.". "My dad would have been so proud to witness these games in Chicago," she said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
News: Caster speaks out Sep 16, 2009
Meanwhile, retired American track and field star Carl Lewis has blamed South African Athletics authorities for the controversy surrounding Semenya saying the ASA should have protected her. In the last few weeks ASA boss Leonard Chuene has laid the blame for the gender debacle squarely at the IAAFs feet. (iAfrica.com)
Usain Bolt and the limits of human speed Sep 5, 2009
There is no way that Usain Bolt today, or Michael Johnson or Carl Lewis previously, could perform this weight-lifting task either. The maximum forces muscles produce during lifting exercises, or even when stimulated artificially, are dramatically lower than those they produce during sprint running for reasons that are poorly understood. (Christian Science Monitor)
Wednesday's Sports In Brief Sep 3, 2009
BRUSSELS - Usain Bolt may go for four gold medals at the 2012 Olympics in London in an attempt to match the feat achieved by Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis. BASKETBALL. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Bolt may go for 4 golds at 2012 London Olympics Sep 3, 2009
However, the world's fastest man won't be making the decision whether to attempt the feat achieved by Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis. "For me, I don't know," Bolt said, when asked about the possibility of chasing four golds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
• 5th District Court news Aug 29, 2009
Angie Lea Lewis vs. Kenneth Carl Lewis. Breann Titus vs. Johnathan Titus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
How will he get past Customs with this? Aug 25, 2009
90m in 1991 after track and field's most epic contest with Carl Lewis, believes Bolt can be the first to jump nine metres. With his height [1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Aug 20, 2009
We haven't seen this kind of track star since Carl Lewis. Jerry Micco: Everyone I heard talking on Monday was talking Tiger. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bolt: 9.4s is limit for 100m Aug 19, 2009
95 for Carl Lewis to get under 9. 9, running 9. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Usain takes giant step forward Aug 18, 2009
Most guys in the world, even guys like Carl Lewis, take about 43 or 44 steps,'' explained Ross Smith, Australian Institute of Sport strength and conditioning co-ordinator ... 9 km/h), compared with Carl Lewis at 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Super human Usain defies gravity Aug 18, 2009
Only in the late 1980s, initially through the now-expunged times of Ben Johnson and then the likes of Carl Lewis, Leroy Burrell and Donovan Bailey, did it start to edge down regularly, still usually by a 100th at a time. Maurice Greene began the era of chunk-taking when he took five hundredths off Baileys mark. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Evolution of men's 100-metre world record Aug 17, 2009
86, Carl Lewis, (USA), August 25, 1991 9. 90, Burrell, June 14, 1991 9. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fan Appreciation Day Set for Saturday at Robertson Stadium Aug 16, 2009
On Aug. 22, the Cougars square off again at the Carl Lewis International Complex near the UH practice fields. TICKETS Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets (excluding the Texas Tech game on Sept. 26) are on sale now. (Uhcougars.com)
Precious metal: Williams earns World bronze Aug 5, 2009
Not since Carl Lewis, Leroy Burrell and Dennis Mitchell went 1-2-3 at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo had the United States swept the 100 at the world championships. Not since 1912, though, have American 100 men gone 1-2-3 in the Olympic Games. (FOX61, CT)
Edwards to join Women's Hall of Fame Jul 26, 2009
She is the only American basketball player to compete in the Olympics five times and joins Lisa Leslie and Carl Lewis as the only Americans to earn gold medals in four different Olympics. Edwards' Olympic teams had a combined record of 31-1 and won gold in 1984, 1988, 1996 and 2000 to go with a bronze medal in 1992. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oh, What A Thrill! Jul 12, 2009
Tve Prefontaine, Carl Lewis. Horse Racing: Seabiscuit, Secretariat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Coll. basketball Jul 10, 2009
" Indeed: Maravich got mobbed postgame by black Redmen in NYC after dropping 41 on St. John's. In the second half. 1. David Thompson, NC State The North Carolina State forward popularized the term vertical leap by using breathtaking ups to convert alley-oop passes. It wouldn't have been quite as thrilling if he hadn't played during (dunk) prohibition; as with so many of life's pleasures, it's often worth leaving a little something to the imagination. Agree or disagree with Wolff's selections?... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Virtual Tour Jul 5, 2009
Athletes running on the hallowed Husky Stadium track do so in the footsteps of some of track and field's most notable names, including former U.S. gold medalists Carl Lewis and Michael Johnson, both of whom own facility records. The facility has hosted some of the world's most prestigious meets, including the 1990 Goodwill Games, the 1971 NCAA Championships, the 1972 AAU Championships and the 1997 Pac-10 Championships. (Gohuskies.com)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
She is also one of only three U.S. Olympians to win gold in four different Olympic Games, joining former teammate Lisa Leslie and sprinter Carl Lewis. Only five other non-U.S. athletes have accomplished the feat. (Gozags.com)
'Star Spangled' Bloopers Jul 2, 2009
Retired track and field man Carl Lewis may have won 10 Olympic medals, but he won't be winning awards for his singing anytime soon. His 1993 rendition of the national anthem is notoriousbad from beginning to end. (Slate)
Football 101 Details May 28, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston and head coach will host Football 101 for Women, presented by State Farm, on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Carl Lewis Auditorium, inside the Athletics/Alumni Center. Female Cougar fans will have the opportunity to learn football's basic fundamentals and strategies from Sumlin and staff. (Uhcougars.com)
Nominees Announced for 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Presented by Allstate Apr 17, 2009
Annual additions continued through 1992, adding Olympic legends such as Bart Conner, Dorothy Hamill, "Sugar Ray" Leonard, Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, and Mary Lou Retton. In becoming the presenting sponsor, Allstate sparked the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame's revitalization in 2004. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Track & Field Travels To Princeton For Larry Ellis Invitational Apr 17, 2009
Larry Ellis coached a generation of Princeton track athletes, as well as the 1984 U.S. men's Olympic Track Team, which included Carl Lewis who won four gold medals. In 1970, he became the first African American head coach in the Ivy League. (Umassathletics.com)
BRENNAN: DESPITE TOP RESUME, GOALS REMAIN FOR TIGER Apr 9, 2009
He's Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals, Carl Lewis in the Summer Olympics. Some athletes were made to seize the big moment. (USA Today -- Sports)
Track & Field to Open Outdoor Season at TSU Relays Mar 20, 2009
The throwing events and pole vault competitions will be held at the University of Houston inside the Carl Lewis Track Complex. The two-day meet gets under way at 9 a.m., Friday, with the men's and women's long jump competitions, while running events begin at 9:30 a.m. with the 3,000-meter run. (Uhcougars.com)
* Sports Briefs Mar 13, 2009
The jump was just 8cm shy of Carl Lewis indoor world record of 8. 79m. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Phelps says pot pipe photo bad mistake Mar 13, 2009
14 Michael Phelps, U.S., swimming (2004-6; 2008-8)9 Larysa Latynina, Soviet Union, gymnastics (1956-4; 1960-3; 1964-2)9 Carl Lewis, U.S., track and field (1984-4; 1988-2; 1992-2; 1996-1)9 Paavo Nurmi, Finland, track and field (1920-3; 1924-4; 1928-2)9 Mark Spitz, U.S., swimming (1968-2; 1972-7). Source: Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What do athletes eat? Mar 7, 2009
Phelps is renowned for his huge appetite, Carl Lewis trained on a vegan diet. Sit tight, we're getting to the good stuff. (CNN -- International)
Stars of track and field Feb 27, 2009
Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Sergey Bubka and Michael Phelps make the list. Who do you think is the greatest athlete. (CNN -- International)
Phelps has enough time to make a splash Feb 12, 2009
Everything from the butterfingered relay teams to the length of the Olympic trials to staff selection to communication between coaches and athletes came in for criticism in the 69-page report, issued by a nine-member panel that included Olympic champions Carl Lewis and Benita Fitzgerald Mosley and Beijing marathon medalist Deena Kastor. While he called some of the findings "jarring and shocking," USATF chief executive Doug Logan has vowed prompt action. (Boston Globe)
Report: USA track in need of overhaul (Today) Feb 10, 2009
The 69-page report, written by nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis and eight other members of an independent task force, recommended an overhaul of the organization's high-performance program, improvements to its anti-doping policies and the termination of its million-dollar relay program, which it described as "a waste of money and a failure.". The report caps what has been a difficult decade for USA Track and Field, which has struggled to maintain its standing as the world's most... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Panel calls for sweeping changes to U.S. Track Feb 10, 2009
The nine-person panel included athletic greats Carl Lewis and Deena Kastor ... "We're headed toward having single digits in the next few Olympics if we don't make the changes," said Carl Lewis, one of the nine members of the task force. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Big changes urged for U.S. track Feb 10, 2009
The nine-member task force, which included Olympians Carl Lewis and Benita Fitzgerald Mosley and marathoner Deena Kastor, concluded the 10-day period was emotionally, physically and financially exhausting for athletes and contributed to what the task force said was a poor overall showing last summer in Beijing. "If we do decide to go in that direction, will we get some yipping from some television networks?" Logan asked rhetorically. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
