Carl Lewis - 5K Run/Walk Event

Carl Lewis Track & Field - Festival and Clinic


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Carl Lewis had his 5th Annual Track & Field Camp and Festival at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles (Carson to be exact). This clip is the start of the 5K run/walk.

You'll see Carl wearing all white and running to the side after the start...he's also clapping his hands.

The guy with the gun in the mayor of the city of Carson.

I have to say that meeting Carl Lewis was such a thrill. His accomplishment are astounding enough: one of only 3 people in the 3000 year history of the Olympics to amass 9 gold medals...no one has 10! His "giving back" accomplishments are just as legendary and this event is just an example. It's always great to meet people who are beyond successful in what they do. I've now met two legends of sport and both serve as great inspiration. (I also met Walter Payton about a year before he died)

I was able to meet Mr. Lewis because I do some video work for a company he hired to document the event. (THIS clip was from my pocket camera...not the 'real' camera!)