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Pan-Am Games Announce Carl Lewis as Guest of Honor
8/1/2019 12:14:00 PM | Track and Field
Houston great to be honored at 2019 Pan-Am Games
HOUSTON – University of Houston Track & Field Assistant Coach Carl Lewis was announced as the guest of honor at the 2019 Pan American Games taking place in Lima, Peru.
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The accolades continue to roll in for the nine-time Olympic Champion and Houston track & field Assistant Coach, as Panam Sports announced Lewis as its guest of honor for the games. Lewis will travel to Lima, Peru to watch the games as a special guest of Panam Sports and will be in charge of awarding medals for the 100-meter dash and the men's long jump.
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According to a press release by Panam Sports, Lewis accepted the invitation that was extended by the organization's president, Neven Ilic.
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The games will feature several Cougars as Amere Lattin and Trumaine Jefferson made the USATF roster, and Tristan Evelyn and Mario Burke will represent the Barbados.
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
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Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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The accolades continue to roll in for the nine-time Olympic Champion and Houston track & field Assistant Coach, as Panam Sports announced Lewis as its guest of honor for the games. Lewis will travel to Lima, Peru to watch the games as a special guest of Panam Sports and will be in charge of awarding medals for the 100-meter dash and the men's long jump.
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According to a press release by Panam Sports, Lewis accepted the invitation that was extended by the organization's president, Neven Ilic.
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The games will feature several Cougars as Amere Lattin and Trumaine Jefferson made the USATF roster, and Tristan Evelyn and Mario Burke will represent the Barbados.
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FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
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Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
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--UHCougars.com--
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