Los Angeles 1984. Carl Lewis, 100m © André Lecoq/L'Équipe August 4, 1984. "The medal I cherish the most is the first one", Carl Lewis told "L'Équipe" in 2008. It was to be won there, in the 100m, and the American won it without any suspense. At 23 years of age, he was on an exceptional trajectory, looking towards the future. "I think I finished the last ten metres with a smile on my face. (...) The stadium was crazy and it was the start of something historic." Single later print. Edition 1/1. Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 80 x 120 cm

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