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When his father died, this Olympian placed his gold Medal in his father’s coffin and said, “I want you to have this because it was your favorite event”. Seeing his mother’s surprise, he added, “Don’t worry. I will get another one”. He did ! Who was this in- credible athlete?
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- Emil Zato Pek
- Al Oerter
- Carl Lewis
- Bob Beamon
Correct Option: C
At the funeral for his father in 1987, Lewis took his 1984 Olympic gold medal for the 100 meters and put it in his father’s hands, saying, “I want you to have this because it was your favorite event.” When his mother appeared surprised, Lewis told her, “Don’t worry. I’ll get another one.”
