dlish - my point was more about American in general than Carl Lewis in particular. Carl definitely wanted more publicity, but couldn't overcome the inertia of the low public opinions of his sport. Jenny Finch for USA Softball is in the same boat.
I am almost positive that Mitchell/The Mean Machine was 4th. I'd have to look it up, but that sounds right.
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