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Carl Lewis (USA)
In the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Carl Lewis matched Jesse Owens' achievement of winning four gold medals with victories in the 100m, the 200m, the long jump and the 4x100m relay.
In the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Carl Lewis matched Jesse Owens' achievement of winning four gold medals with victories in the 100m, the 200m, the long jump and the 4x100m relay.
He went on to defend his long jump title three times, in 1988, 1992 and 1996.
In 1988, Lewis gained a second gold medal in the 100m after Ben Johnson was disqualified, and picked up a silver in the 200m. And in 1992, the American won another gold as he anchored the 4x100 relay team to victory.
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