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"Amateurism is the strongest form of discrimination in sports. Because it discriminates against the underprivileged, it discriminates against the poor. If we want sports to go back to the wealthy, let's make it amateur again."

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About Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis is an American former track and field athlete and multiple Olympic gold medalist.

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