July 1, 2021 marks the 60th birthday of one of the greatest Olympians to ever call Houston home. Carl Lewis made a name for himself in track & field from a young age and to this day works to help other athletes achieve elite status.
According to his website, his athletic career spanned from 1979 to 1996. In that time, he represented Team USA at four Olympic games and landed world records in multiple events.
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He is now in his eighth season working as an assistant coach at the University of Houston.
Lewis is now a member of the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame, the Texas Track and Field Hall of Fame, and the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
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Actress and singer Chloe Bailey also blows out the candles on July 1.
Other celebrities born on July 1 include actress Pamela Anderson and music icon Missy Elliott. Princess Diana who died in 1997 was also born on this day.