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Los Angeles 1984. Carl Lewis © André Lecoq/L'Équipe This is the "Homo Olympicus". At the age of 9, he met his idol Jesse Owens. At 23, he won four titles at the same Olympic Games. At 35, he ended his Olympic career with 10 medals, including 9 golds in the 100m (1984, 1988), 200m (1984), 4x100m (1984, 1992) and long jump (1984 to 1996). And at 60? He snorted in front of his TV when the American 4x100m relay failed to qualify for the Olympic final in Tokyo. Single later print. Edition 1/1. Black and white piezographic print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 53 X 80 cm
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Los Angeles 1984. Carl Lewis © André Lecoq/L'Équipe This is the "Homo Olympicus". At the age of 9, he met his idol Jesse Owens. At 23, he won four titles at the same Olympic Games. At 35, he ended his Olympic career with 10 medals, including 9 golds in the 100m (1984, 1988), 200m (1984), 4x100m (1984, 1992) and long jump (1984 to 1996). And at 60? He snorted in front of his TV when the American 4x100m relay failed to qualify for the Olympic final in Tokyo. Single later print. Edition 1/1. Black and white piezographic print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 53 X 80 cm
