"The best kids are going to become the best. But the best thing about it is that you're going to learn lessons in playing those sports about winning and losing and teamwork and teammates and arguments and everything else that are going to affect you positively for the rest of your life."

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Source: Carl Lewis On Sportsmanship, Olympic Legacy. Tell Me More with Michel Martin, www.npr.org. August 6, 2008.

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Carl Lewis

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Carl Lewis is a legendary American track and field athlete known for his exceptional speed and versatility, winning numerous Olympic medals.

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