Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis is a legendary Olympian and inspiring speaker who shares powerful lessons on discipline, mindset, and achieving sustained success at the highest level.

Carl Lewis is one of the most iconic athletes of all time – a true sporting legend whose name is synonymous with speed, success and unwavering determination. Over a career that spanned four Olympic Games, he won an extraordinary 10 Olympic medals – including nine golds – and set world records that stood for over two decades.

Often hailed as the greatest sprinter and long jumper since Jesse Owens, Carl dominated the athletics world throughout the 1980s and 1990s, achieving a streak of 65 consecutive victories in the long jump and redefining what it meant to be world-class. He was named Sportsman of the Century by the International Olympic Committee – a testament not only to his achievements but to his consistency, character and commitment.

From an early age, Carl was immersed in sport – growing up in a family that ran the local athletics club and quickly becoming one of the world’s top young long jumpers. His mantra, "I Can Do That", became a guiding principle in both sport and life, and today he inspires audiences around the world to embrace the same mindset – to believe in their potential and pursue their goals with passion, discipline and purpose.

Carl’s keynotes focus on what it truly takes to achieve – and sustain – success. He shares powerful insights into goal-setting, resilience, mindset and high performance, drawing on lessons from the very top of global sport. His story is one of focus, belief and pushing through limits – all delivered with humility, clarity and impact.

Outside of athletics, Carl has made his mark in film, public service and global advocacy. He has appeared in several films and was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, promoting food security and humanitarian causes around the world. He has also taken his passion for leadership into politics, having won the Primary for the New Jersey Senate.

Carl Lewis doesn’t just talk about success – he embodies it. His message is clear, timeless and universal: with the right mindset, commitment and belief, we are all capable of more than we imagine.