Carl Lewis has always amazed us. By distinguishing himself in two seemingly simple actions -- jumping and running -- for the longest time, he became unlike any competitor. With his unsurpassed ...

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has held the 100-meter record since 2009 The 100-meter race has always been a definitive test of speed and athletic prowess in track and field. The fleet-footed ...

Burke quite literally kicked off the trend of American sprinting dominance, showing off the unusual starting crouch position at the first Modern Games in Athens in 1896. As well as winning the 400m, ...

American track legends Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis led the ridicule of the USA men’s 4x100m relay team after they again blundered the chance to win gold at the Olympics. Even without 100m ...