August 11, 2026

On August 11, 1984, which U.S. sprinter won the Olympic 100 meters at Los Angeles?

Answer choices

• A. Carl Lewis
• B. Sam Graddy
• C. Calvin Smith
• D. Ron Brown

What happened

Correct answer: Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis won the 100m gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

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