Brian Lewis (sprinter) facts for kids

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Brian Lewis

Personal information
Born	(1974-12-05) December 5, 1974 (age 50) Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8 in
Weight	158 lb
Sport
Sport	Athletics (track and field)
Event(s)	100 metres, 200 metres
College team	Norfolk State
Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney 4 × 100 m relay World Championships Gold 1999 Sevilla 4 × 100 m relay

Brian M. Lewis is an American athlete. He was born on December 5, 1974. Brian is famous for winning a gold medal in the 4 × 100 meter relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Early Life and School

Brian Lewis was born in Sacramento, California. When he was younger, he played baseball. His father and uncle were professional baseball players. However, Brian decided to switch to track and field. He graduated from Highlands High School in 1993.

Athletics Career

Brian Lewis became a strong runner in track and field. He competed in many important races.

Early Competitions

In 1997, Brian was part of the American 4 × 100 meter relay team. They competed at the World Championships. However, their team did not finish the race. The next year, in 1998, Brian placed third in the 100 meter race at the Goodwill Games.

National and World Success

In 1999, Brian Lewis won the US National Championships in the 100 meter race. This was a big achievement for him. That same year, he was also a key member of the American 4 × 100 meter relay team. He ran the third part of the race. His team won the gold medal at the World Championships. Brian also made it to the semifinals in the 100 meter race at those championships.

Olympic Gold Medal

Brian Lewis achieved his biggest success at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. He was again part of the American 4 × 100 meter relay team. Brian ran the third part of the relay. His team performed very well and won the gold medal. This was a proud moment for Brian and his country.

See also

In Spanish: Brian Lewis para niños