Atlanta Olympics memorable moments: Carl Lewis

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Photos of Carl Lewis at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. At age 35, Lewis won the gold medal in the long jump.

35-year-old Carl Lewis soared to the gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Lewis also won the event in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

With Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in the background, Carl Lewis competes in the long jump. Mike Powell /Allsport

Carl Lewis in mid air during the long jump. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Carl Lewis competes in the long jump. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carl Lewis jumps 26 feet 0.25 inches in the long jump. (Cox Staff Photo/Allen Eyestone)

Carl Lewis celebrates his third jump, which put him in first place. (Cox Staff Photo/Allen Eyestone)

Carl Lewis waves to the crowd after leaping into first place in the long jump. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carl Lewis puts some sand from the long jump pit in a bag after winning the gold medal. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carl Lewis rejoices after winning the gold medal in the long jump. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

Carl Lewis has a big smile on his face after getting his gold medal in the long jump. (AJC Staff Photo/Jonathan Newton)

Carl Lewis sheds tears after receiving the gold medal after winning the long jump. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

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35-year-old Carl Lewis soared to the gold medal in the long jump at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Lewis also won the event in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Games. (AJC Staff Photo/Rich Addicks)

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