Carol Lewis

Born
Aug 8, 1963 (63 years old)
Birthplace
Birmingham, United States
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.78 m
Weight
72 kg

Carol LeGrant Lewis (born August 8, 1963) is an American former track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump She is the 1983 World Championship bronze medalist, and a 4-time US Champion.

She is the 1983 World Championship bronze medalist, and a 4-time US Champion Her best long jump of 7.

She is the sister of nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis, and former professional soccer player Cleveland Lewis She is also the daughter of the late American hurdler Evelyn Lawler.

Personal best · Long Jump7.04
1991 season best6.47Feb 26, 1991
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Last competitionIAAF World Indoor ChampionshipsMar 9, 1991 · 6.55

As of Nov 13, 2026: Long Jump 7.04 (#57 all-time), 1991 season best 6.47 (Feb 26, 1991) · Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Mar 9, 1991, 6.55 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 63 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mZürich 1988United States 100 m all-time list11.88*1,015 pts–
200mLausanne 1988United States 200 m all-time list24.73967 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships––11

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1991LJ 6.47–Feb 26, 1991–
1991LJ Indoor6.55–Mar 9, 1991IAAF World Indoor Championships
1990LJ 6.43–Jul 18, 1990Bologna (ITA)
1989LJ 6.45–Jul 1, 1989Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1988LJ 6.88+1.6Jul 23, 1988Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1988100m 11.88+2.5Aug 17, 1988Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1988200m 24.73-0.4Jun 24, 1988Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1987LJ 6.90+1.0Jul 7, 1987Moskva (URS)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Carol Lewis's Long Jump personal best is 7.04, set on Aug 21, 1985 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #57 on the all-time list.

Carol Lewis competes in the Long Jump.

1991 season best: 6.47, set on Feb 26, 1991. Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships on Mar 9, 1991, 6.55.

Carol Lewis has won 1 World Championships medal.