Open Water Swimmer Finds Niche in Cambridge; Looks Ahead to Olympic Games

Jun29

Olympian Spotlight: Carl Lewis

by fdcrigler

With the London Olympics almost here, we’ll be commemorating some of the most successful U.S. athletes ever to compete at the Olympic Games. Today, we’ll take a look at track and field star, Carl Lewis.

Carl Lewis, Olympic Legend

Ht: 6 ft 3 in

Wt: 180 lb

Events: 100 meter, 200 meter, Long Jump, 4×100 meter relay

Best marks:

100 meter: 9.86 s (1991)

200 meter: 19.75 s (1983)

Long Jump: 29 ft 1 ¼ in (1991)

4×100 meter relay: 37.40 s (Marsh; Burrell; Mitchell; Lewis- 1992)

College: University of Houston

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Jun21

Usain Bolt: “If it’s possible, I’ll be the one to run 9.4 seconds.”

by Analisa Levin

Jamaican sprint phenomenon Usain Bolt told CNN that he can beat his previous world record in the 100 meter sprint, which he set in Berlin with the astounding time of 9.58 seconds. The 25-year-old, who many regard as the Michael Jordan of Track & Field, is confident he can become the first man to break 9.4 seconds in London this August. While talking to a CNN Olympic Contributor, Bolt said, “Everybody has been talking about this 9.4 all season. If it’s possible, I’ll be the one to run 9.4 seconds.”

Many believe that Bolt is capable of smashing the 9.4 barrier for the following reasons:

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Jun06