Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis — and that’s over three Olympics — spoke to NPR’s “Tell Me More” today about the Olympics, his success, boycotts, juicing and whether a Carl Lewis could happen today. He also talks about attitude, something a younger Lewis had plenty of.

The interview didn’t pursue any lingering speculation that Lewis should join the list of Olympians who came out as gay after collecting their medals. Too bad, but the interview makes for interesting listening nonetheless. Listen to it here.

By Matt Hennie