Carl Lewis highlighted the importance of Paris as the host for the 2024 Olympics, calling it a beautiful city rich in culture and ideas. He emphasized the historical significance of these games, as they mark the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympics, and expects the event to be spectacular. Renowned for his track and field achievements, especially his four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Lewis expressed his excitement about seeing a diverse group of athletes competing in the sprint events on a global stage. At 62, Lewis is now coaching athletes at the University of Houston and is impressed by the emerging young talent in sprinting. He welcomed the increased international participation in sprint events, believing that this diversity enhances the competition and makes it more thrilling for spectators. Lewis mentioned Noah Lyles as a potential favorite for the sprint events based on recent performances but avoided making firm predictions due to the early stage of the season. Lewis concluded by reiterating his enthusiasm for the global nature of the competition and predicted a remarkable and exciting sprint event at the upcoming Paris Olympics.