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Which US athlete has won the most Olympic medals in track and field?

  • Jesse Owens

  • Carl Lewis

  • Florence Griffith-Joyner

  • Usain Bolt

Answer

Carl Lewis is the most decorated US track and field athlete, having won a total of 10 Olympic medals, including 9 gold medals. He competed in four Olympic Games from 1984 to 1996, excelling in events such as the long jump, 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x100 meters relay.
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