Carl Lewis is the name who won 9 gold medals in the Olympics and people love to call him “Son of the Wind” because of his blazing speed. He was born on the 1st of July, 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. So, let us see about his achievements.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Frederick Carlton Lewis |
| Nick Name | King Carl and Son of the Wind |
| Father’s Name | William McKinley Lewis Jr. |
| Mother’s Name | Evelyn Lewis |
| Date of Birth (Born) | July 1, 1961 |
| Birth Place | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Current Age | Age: 64 years, 8 months, and 15 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 3 months and 15 days. |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Weight | 176 pounds (80 kg) |
| Net worth | Approx. $20 million dollars as of March 2025 |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Wife’s Name | Maria Lewis |
| Kids Name | Bakim Lewis |
| High school | Willingboro High School, located in Willingboro, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Carl Lewis’s Net Worth
As of year 2025, his net worth is approx. $20 million dollar and this earning is from various sources which are mentioned below:
- Track & Field Earnings: Carl has earned approximately $2-$4 million dollars from his track and field career, through prize money and bonuses that used to get from tournaments and competitions.
- Endorsements: Carl was the athlete with most endorsements during the 80s, he has been involved with many brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Toyota and many more. Through these sponsorships he used to earn $10-$15 million dollars.
- Media & Appearances: Carl has also appeared on many movies, tv shows and commercials such as Speed Zone, Alien Hunter, Arli$$, and many more, with the help of these he earned hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Speaking events & Coaching: Carl also does motivational speaking and speaks about varies types of topics, he has spoken at several events and usually he charges $20,000-$50,000 dollars as his speaking fee. He is also deeply involved in coaching and has coached many athletes and works as coach at University of Houston.
- Investments & real estate: He has invested in a sports management ventures and he also owns a property in Texas and California.
- Books: He has released his own autobiography called Inside Track and earns through its sales and royalties.
Carl Lewis Early Life and Childhood
Carl Lewis was born on 1st of July in the year 1961 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, his father William McKinley Lewis Jr. used to work as a track coach for a college. Carl’s mother Evelyn Lawler used to be a hurdler, being raised in an athletic family shaped Carl into a hardworking athlete.
Carl’s family moved to Willingboro in New Jersey, this move helped Carl in getting better facilities and there was less racial discrimination there at that time. When he was young, Carl was more interested in dancing and wished to become an actor or singer. He used to train at the track that was founded by his father for local children.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
Carl went to Willingboro High School located in Willingboro, New Jersey, at first, he wasn’t good at long jumps and sprints because of his height but the end of high school he started jumping 26ft in the long jumps.
After completing high school, he went to University of Houston where he majored in Communications, while being in college Carl took part and won several championships.
In the year 1979 at the age of 18, he was selected for the national team of U.S and then he started competing in the Olympics.
Professional Career
In the professional track and field journey of Carl Lewis, he has a long list of achievements and here are some of them:
International Achievements
- 1983: After starting his professional career in 1981, Carl bagged the gold medal at the World Championship in three different categories i.e. 100m, Long jump and 4×100m Relay against players like Calvin Smith, Lutz Dombrowski, and Emmit King.
- 1984: At the Los Angeles Olympic games, Carl matched a record by winning four gold medals in four different categories and that were 100m, 200m, long jump and the 4×100m Relay.
- 1986: During the Goodwill Games, Carl won a silver and a gold medal in the 100m and long jump category where he competed against Robert Emmiyan, Larry Myricks and Ben Johnson.
- 1987: At the World Championship which was held in Rome, Carl once again won a silver and a gold medal in 100m and long jump categories. There he had to defeat Ben Johnson, Robert Emmiyan and Larry Myricks.
- 1988: During the Seoul Olympic games, Carl won gold in 100m and long jump and silver in the 200m categories after defeating players like Ben Johnson, Calvin Smith and Larry Myricks.
National Achievements
- 1981: Carl achieved gold medal in 100m and long jump at the USA Outdoor championship against Stanley Floyd and Larry Myricks.
- 1984: In the USA Olympic trial, Carl won gold medal in three categories i.e. 100m, 200m and long jump.
- 1985, 1987: Carl achieved gold medal at the USA Championship in 100m and long jump against players like Lee McRae, Larry Myricks, Calvin Smith, and Dennis Mitchell.
- 1992, 1997: After suffering injuries, Carl was only able to win a silver in long jump category at the USA Olympic Trials but, in the year 1997, he was able achieve the gold medal in the same category against Joe Greence and Mike Powell.
Married Life and Family
Carl Lewis and his wife Maria Lewis live a very private life and although their wedding date is not disclosed but it is speculated that they have been together for a long time.
According to the reports they have a son named Bakim Lewis. There is not much information available about their son other than his name.