American track great Carl Lewis backs Tokyo's 2020 bid

American track great Carl Lewis backs Tokyo's 2020 bid Tokyo is competing with Istanbul and Madrid to host the Olympics for a second time after becoming the first Asian city to host the multi-sport event in 1964. ...
01:25 PM, Mar 25, 2013

Bolt keen on Rio, 400 and long jump eyed

Bolt keen on Rio, 400 and long jump eyed Usain Bolt is a definite starter for another Olympic Games in four years' time, opening up the possibility of more sprint records or an attempt at other events, the six-time gold medallist said on Wednesday. Speculation has been rife since the London Games that the Olympic 100 and 200 metres champion could quit athletics and not compete at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. His hunger for success, however, appears to...
10:08 AM, Aug 23, 2012
Carl Lewis exclusive: Mo Farah has won hearts

Carl Lewis exclusive: Mo Farah has won hearts

The nine-time American gold medallist said the British runner's wins in 5,000m and 10,000m stood out at the London Olympics. ...
03:58 PM, Aug 12, 2012
History defines who is great: Carl Lewis on Bolt

History defines who is great: Carl Lewis on Bolt

Usain Bolt on Thursday became the first athlete to successfully defend his 100m and 200m Olympic titles. ...
05:04 PM, Aug 10, 2012

Olympics: No respect for Carl Lewis, says Bolt

Olympics: No respect for Carl Lewis, says Bolt London: Newly-crowned "greatest-ever sprinter" Usain Bolt said on Thursday he had lost all respect for Carl Lewis, the man whose on-track exploits he has surpassed with his unique Olympic double-double but who still leads the way in self-regard. American Lewis is the only other man to win two Olympic 100m gold medals, the second coming in 1988 when he was promoted from second place after the disqualification of Ben Johnson....
08:23 AM, Aug 10, 2012
Carl Lewis all praise for the Indian athletes

Carl Lewis all praise for the Indian athletes

The nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis talks about the India's performance at the London Games 2012. ...
05:53 PM, Aug 07, 2012
Go for Glory: Lewis hails Bolt for his new feat

Go for Glory: Lewis hails Bolt for his new feat

The nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis praised Usain Bolt who set a new record in 100m event at the London Games on Sunday. ...
05:34 PM, Aug 06, 2012
Carl Lewis exclusive: Phelps is special

Carl Lewis exclusive: Phelps is special

The US Olympic legend hails Michael Phelps on bagging his 19th Olympic medal - the most by any athlete. ...
04:41 PM, Aug 01, 2012
Exclusive: Tough to defend gold medal, says Lewis

Exclusive: Tough to defend gold medal, says Lewis

Carl Lewis says that it is more difficult to defend the gold medal after winning it the first time at Olympics. ...
04:24 PM, Jul 30, 2012
Exclusive: Phelps had a tough day, says Carl Lewis

Exclusive: Phelps had a tough day, says Carl Lewis

The 9-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis talks about the Day 1 performances at the London Olympics 2012. ...
04:30 PM, Jul 29, 2012
Carl Lewis gives thumbs up to Opening Ceremony

Carl Lewis gives thumbs up to Opening Ceremony

CNN-IBN sports editor Gaurav Kalra talks to 9-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis about London Olympic 2012 Opening Ceremony and the major events that get underway on Day 1 of the Games. ...
06:05 PM, Jul 28, 2012
Carl Lewis exclusive: Opening ceremonies great

Carl Lewis exclusive: Opening ceremonies great

The nine-time gold medallist from America shares his experiences of opening ceremonies at the Olympics. ...
02:38 PM, Jul 27, 2012
Bolt not favourite this time: Carl Lewis

Bolt not favourite this time: Carl Lewis

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, the nine-time Olympics gold medalist says the world will see a new sprint champion at the London Games. ...
04:06 PM, Jul 26, 2012

Carl Lewis exclusive: US will outsprint Jamaica

Carl Lewis exclusive: US will outsprint Jamaica Winner of 9 Olympic and 8 World Championship gold, the phenomenon of Carl Lewis feels United States will outnumber everyone else in the number of sprint medals. "It will be America, not Jamaica," says King Carl, indicating Usain Bolt is in for a surprise on the track in London. Talking exclusively to CNN-IBN Sports Editor, Gaurav Kalra, from London, this is what the Olympic legend had to say about his...
02:27 PM, Jul 26, 2012

Great Olympic moments, Part 7

Great Olympic moments, Part 7 In the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics, we retrace some memorable achievements in the history of the Games. In part seven of our Olympic moments recall, a look at the 1992 Barcelona Games where Carl Lewis and the men's basketball team bring glory to USA and Chris Boardman saves face for Great Britain. 1992: Carl Lewis anchors the US relay team to victory By the end of 1991, Carl...
08:18 AM, Jul 22, 2012