New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- A conversation with Carl Lewis just flows - effortlessly as he speaks with an infectious energy. Even after more than two decades since his retirement from international athletics, the legend's aura remains intact. A nine-time Olympic gold medallist, Lewis conquered the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and, of course, the long jump. Sharp, direct, and animated even in the early hours on Friday, he showed no trace of fatigue despite arriving from the United States late on Thursday evening. He is on a trip to India as brand ambassador for Vedanta Delhi half marathon. From reminiscing about his glory days of record-breaking jumps and sprints to opening up on his fierce rivalry with Mike Powell, Lewis also spoke about the state o...