It was an experience of a lifetime. When I heard that Carl Lewis, the legendary athlete, would be the brand ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, I was excited. For our generation, Carl Lewis is the “Sportsman of the Century”.

On the eve of the big day, I went to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to collect my bib. The stadium was buzzing with energy. Soon, Carl Lewis arrived, and the crowd erupted into loud cheers.

All those who had consecutively completed 15 and more half-marathons were to be felicitated. I, too, was among them.

As the nine-time Olympic gold medallist came on stage, the participants started asking him questions. I also asked him, “Other than sports, what motivates you the most?” And he replied, “I do coaching....” He was quite gracious. The interaction with the l

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