New Delhi, Sep 30 (NationPress) The Delhi Half Marathon 2025, a prestigious event within the World Athletics Gold Label Road Races, is thrilled to announce that the iconic Carl Lewis, a nine-time Olympic gold medallist, will serve as its International Event Ambassador. He is set to officially start the race from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 12.

Carl Lewis has had an extraordinary career that motivates both athletes and fans across the globe. He participated in four Olympic Games, securing an astonishing nine gold medals, the highest tally for any track and field athlete in modern Olympic history.

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was a turning point for Lewis, where he captured four gold medals in the same events, echoing Jesse Owens’ historic performance in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His victories included the 100-meter dash (9.99 seconds), the 200-meter dash (19.8 seconds), long jump (8.54 meters), and the 4×100-meter relay. This remarkable achievement made him just the third athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

He later clinched the 100m final in world record time at Seoul 1988, jumped an impressive 8.67 meters at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics, and concluded his career by winning a historic fourth consecutive long jump gold at Atlanta 1996.

As one of only three Olympians to win the same individual event across four Games, Lewis's records serve as a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and human determination.

Regarding his involvement, Lewis stated, “Running is a universal language of possibility and progress. Events like the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon illustrate that the essence of sport extends beyond mere records and medals; it changes lives, strengthens communities, and ignites ambitions.

“I am honored to be part of this journey, as each runner, regardless of experience, possesses the ability to break boundaries, inspire, and strive for new heights. Together, let’s run not just for speed, but for the spirit that motivates us daily.”

Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director of marathon organizers Procam International, remarked, “Carl inspires greatness not only through his remarkable achievements but also through his faith in the power of sport to unite and elevate.”

“Carl Lewis' journey embodies limitless human potential, a spirit that resonates with the drive of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. As we unite to #RunForZeroHunger, each kilometer brings us closer to a healthier, more robust India,” commented Priya Agarwal Hebbar from Vedanta Ltd.