Carl Lewis is in Lima. The multiple Olympic gold medalist responded to the invitation from the organizers of the 2019 Pan American Games, currently being played in the Peruvian capital. In particular, he must present the medals for the men's 100m and long jump. The former American athlete took advantage of a press conference to talk about politics and equal pay. “ If I didn't have a strong woman in my life, I wouldn't be sitting here today, suggested Carl Lewis in reference to his mother, herself a former athlete, competing in the Pan American Games in 1951. My mother was a pioneer. » Accompanied by Leroy Burrell, his former training partner in Houston, Carl Lewis spoke about the American football team's fight for equal pay between men and women in sport. “ The reality is that there are a lot of prejudices and fear fuels a lot of prejudice. We are afraid to give the same opportunity because it gives us an advantage… The reality is that it is no different from another athlete on another team. So, yes, I support that. »
— Published on August 7, 2019
