Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is the retired, American track and field athlete, who won 9 Olympic gold medals and 8 World Championship gold medals in a career from 1979 to 1996.

Carl was the dominant sprinter and long jumper who topped the world rankings in the 100m, 200m and long jump events frequently from 1981 to the early 1990s. He set world records in the 100 m, 4 × 100 m and 4 × 200 m relays, while his world record in the indoor long jump has stood since 1984. His 65 consecutive victories in the long jump achieved over a span of 10 years is one of the sport's longest undefeated streaks. Over the course of his athletics career, Carl broke ten seconds for the 100 meters 15 times and 20 seconds for the 200 meters 10 times.

Carl won numerous accolades, including "World Athlete of the Century" by the IAAF, "Sportsman of the Century" by the IOC, "Olympian of the Century" by Sports Illustrated and "Athlete of the Year" by Track & Field News in 1982, 1983 and 1984.

HERE IS A VINTAGE PHOTO FROM CARL THAT HAS BEEN PERSONALLY SIGNED BY THIS LEGEND.

This photo is 6-inches by 4-inches.

The photo is in good condition BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A HORIZONTAL CREASE RUNNING THROUGH THE CENTRE OF THE PHOTO - IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE AUTOGRAPH - AND THIS ACCOUNTS FOR THE LOW OPENING BID .

Carl signed in black marker.

Carl's signature is permanent.

Carl's signature remains clear, perfectly legible and completely free from any stains, smears, smudges or bleeding.

A rare signature from one of the truly remarkable men who has earned an extraordinary place in the history of athletics.

As always - no nonsense - I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS AND EVERY SIGNATURE IN MY COLLECTION FOR LIFE or your money back and I put that in writing too!

COMBINED SHIPPING - I am always happy to combine, so if you buy two or more items there will only be one delivery charge :)