Transition to a New Life

Retiring from sports is not an end but a beginning. I close one chapter to write another. Life doesn't end with medals.

Carl Lewis · Спорт · Carl Lewis interview on his retirement and Track & Field's popularity

Carl Lewis

American track and field athlete, nine-time Olympic champion, considered one of the greatest athletes of the twentieth century.

When the Body Tells the Truth — Carl Lewis
I am stronger than people's thoughts about me. My career was an answer to everyone who never believed in me. And it was sweet revenge through success.
Nine Lives of a Champion — Carl Lewis
Each gold medal is a separate story of struggle, faith and overcoming oneself. I lived nine different lives in one body.
Speed Is Release — Carl Lewis
When you run with all your might, there's no room for fears. No room for doubts. There's only you and freedom. That's why I loved sports so much.
Faith Outlasts Time — Carl Lewis
I believe the spirit of sports is alive as long as there are people willing to risk everything. That faith never ages.
On the Edge of History — Carl Lewis
Every race could be the last. So I run as if it were my last day on earth. That gives me strength.
Youth in the Heart, Age on the Body — Carl Lewis
I'm not afraid of aging. I like that my body tells my story. Every scar is a medal of courage earned on the path to the top.

Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
The Drum Tells a Story — Questlove
The drum is the heartbeat of music. It's what keeps everyone together
Rebirth Through a Name — Bob Dylan
I changed my name because the old me died. Dylan is who I really am.
Business Is Art — Pharrell Williams
Success doesn't come overnight. It's the result of hard work, passion and patience