Standing at an imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm), track and field icon Carl Lewis leveraged his commanding height to dominate sprints and long jump events, earning the nickname 'King Carl' during his legendary career.
Born July 1, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., Lewis's tall, lean frame at 6ft 2 propelled him to nine Olympic gold medals across four Games, including four consecutive long jump golds, and world records in the 100m and 200m.
His towering stature enhanced his explosive power and stride length, making him unbeatable in the 1980s and 1990s, while later transitioning to acting in films like Alien Hunter.