Carl Lewis finishing first in the 200m ©IOC

Running shoe worn by Carl Lewis at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles ©IOC / Nike collection

Carl Lewis carrying an American flag during his victory lap after winning the 100m ©Getty Tony Duffy

Carl Lewis is carried by his teammates after winning the 4x100 meter relay at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. Lewis won the gold and set a world record.

CARL LEWIS IN ACTION DURING THE 200M SPRINT FINAL DURING THE 1984 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN LOS ANGELES, CA.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUG 8 1984: Carl Lewis of the USA raises his arms aloft as he crosses the line to win the 200 metres final during the 1984 Olympic Games at the Colliseum Stadium on August 8, 1984 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Tony Duffy / Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Carl Lewis

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUG 11 1984: Carl Lewis of the USA waves the flag during a lap of honour after he anchored the USA team to victory in a new world record time of 37.83 seconds in the 4 x 100m relay during the 1984 Olympic Games at the Colliseum Stadium on August 11, 1984 in Los Angeles. (Photo by David Cannon / Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Carl Lewis

12 Aug 1984: Carl Lewis runs the 200 meter dash in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon /Allsport

1992: Carl Lewis is competing at the U.S. Track and Field Trials in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

19 Jun 1996: Carl Lewis in mid air during the long jump at the US Olympic Trials at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis took third place.