US Olympic Legend Carl Lewis Gives Crucial 100m Advice to Jamaican World Champion Following His Footsteps

During his illustrious career, Carl Lewis attained immense success, the kind no track and field athlete has achieved to date. The American athlete not only dominated the sprinting events but also triumphed in the long jump events.

Carl Lewis had secured 10 Olympic medals in 100m, 200m, 400m, and long jump events. However, a Jamaican long jumper recently expressed his interest in sprinting after achieving success in the long jump event. Hence, the versatile man himself, Lewis, sent him important advice that would help him dominate both events.

 “Go for it”- Carl Lewis motivates Jamaican athlete

Olympian and current world champion in the long jump, Tajay Gayle took to his Twitter, announcing the news. Gayle, who has already proved himself in the long jump event, will now compete in the 100m race.

Tajay said, “Well its official, I’ll be running 100m next season. Sigh didn’t wanna do this to the sprinters but oh well Wish me luck.”

Well it’s official, I’ll be running 100m next season. Sigh didn’t wanna do this to the sprinters but oh well
Wish me luck

— TAJAY GAYLE (@not_tajaygayle) October 25, 2021

Carl Lewis is undeniably the only athlete who has triumphed in sprinting and long jump events. Lewis sent Tajay a motivating, yet constructive piece of advice as he starts his new journey. Carl wrote, “It’s definitely can be done, so I say to go for it. Remember, the way to win two is to dominate one first. My sprinting came when the long jump was rock solid. I’m sure @kaystreete will tell you the same.”

He further added, “Long jump 8.50 consistently or forget it.”

It’s definitely can be done, so I say to go for it. Remember, the way to win two is to dominate one first. My sprinting came when the long jump was rock solid. I’m sure @kaystreete will tell you the same. https://t.co/YvycggA8DV

— Carl Lewis (@Carl_Lewis) October 25, 2021

Kareem Streete-Thompson was also a successful athlete in 100m and long jump events. Although, not as much as Carl. Kareem also tweeted his views on competing in both events, and also praised Carl for his astonishing achievements. “Two totally different events. Two totally different mindsets. There’s a reason why only one man was able to dominate those two events over decades. Much respect…” said Kareem. 

Two totally different events. Two totally different mindsets. There’s a reason why only one man was able to dominate those two events over decades. Much respect…

— Kareem Streete-Thompson OLY (@kaystreete) October 25, 2021

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 11: Carl Lewis #915 of the USA runs the anchor leg of the Men’s 4x100m relay race of the Track and Field competition of the 1984 Olympic Games held on August 11, 1984 in the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

Who is Tajay Gayle?

Jamaican athlete Tajay Gayle is the world champion in the long jump event. Hailing from a country of sprinters, Tajay had become the first-ever Jamaican athlete to clinch the gold medal in the men’s long jump event.

He is the current world champion in the men’s long jump

Now @not_tajaygayle has announced he will try his hand at the 100m next season, following in the footsteps of Carl Lewis and Kareem Streete-Thompson. pic.twitter.com/KKdHiKTQUd

— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) October 25, 2021

His personal best in the long jump event is 8.69 m, while in 100m is 10.18 seconds. Do you think Tajay can walk effectively in the footsteps of Carl Lewis and dominate such diverse events?

Also read: US Olympic Legend Carl Lewis Reveals the Secret Behind His Speed

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