Definition

Proper noun: - Carl Lewis: An American track and field athlete, widely regarded as one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He is specifically known for winning gold medals in sprinting and jumping events.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Carl Lewis won four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • The long jump record set by Carl Lewis stood for many years.

Advanced Usage

• "a Carl Lewis-like performance": Used to describe an exceptional athletic achievement, particularly in sprinting or jumping, that evokes the dominance and skill of the athlete.
  • The young sprinter put on a Carl Lewis-like performance, winning both the 100m and the long jump.

Variants and Related Words

• Frederick Carlton Lewis: His full birth name.
• "Lewis": Often used alone in sports contexts to refer to him, especially when the context is clear.
  • In the 1980s, Lewis was the man to beat in the sprints.

Synonyms

• Olympic champion: A general term for an athlete who has won a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
• Track and field legend: A term for a historically significant and celebrated athlete in the sport.

Related Phrases

• To pull a Carl Lewis: (Informal, sports jargon) To successfully win multiple events in a major competition, especially sprints and jumps.
  • He's trying to pull a Carl Lewis and double in the 100m and long jump this season.

Noun

1. United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)