AchievementAugust 1984· sport
Carl Lewis wins four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Carl Lewis matched Jesse Owens' legendary 1936 feat by winning four gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and long jump. Lewis would go on to win nine Olympic gold medals over four Games, cementing his status as one of the greatest track and field athletes in history.