CARL LEWIS NEVER QUIT
Carlton was shy, smaller than the other children, and lacking in athletics in his family while growing up. When he was fifteen years old, he was growing so fast the doctors had to put him on crutches for a period of three weeks in order for his body to adjust. This slow start did not deter Carlton. He loved track and worked hard. Dreaming of the Olympics, he persevered and went to the 1984 Olympics. There he tied Jesse Owens by winning four gold medals. His winning finish in the 100 meters was eight feet ahead of the field. Carl Lewis was committed and persisted against the early odds, and we cheer his achievement and his spirit. Adapted from The Complete Book of the Olympics, by David Wallechinsky, pg. 12
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