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I never competed against athletes. I competed against perfection.

Carl Lewis

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Carl Lewis
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: July 1
Athletics Competitor
Long Jumper
Poet
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
Birmingham
Alabama
Frederick Carlton Carl Lewis
Athletes
Athlete
Perfection
Never
Competed

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After I left the podium in Atlanta, I felt so fulfilled in my career that I lost my desire to compete at that level again.
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I don't intend to stay around any longer than I feel I can be No. 1.
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