Mechelle Lewis Athlete
Mechelle Lewis, (born September 20, 1980) to Eddie and Chandra Lewis in Washington, D.C. , is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay. Mechelle, an Oxon Hill, Maryland native, was a 2007 Pan American double Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion and 2008 USA Olympian. Lewis represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She competed on the 4x100 meter relay together with Angela Williams, Torri Edwards and Lauryn Williams. In their first round heat they were however disqualified and eliminated. Through motivational speaking, Mechelle is committed to inspiring others to acknowledge, understand and reach their full potential and serve as a vessel in helping raise a healthier generation of American youth. She has a prestigious client list including, the Girl Scouts, Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center, YMCA, and Anulex Technologies. Mechelle was the Commencement Speaker at the 2009 Graduation for Thomas A. Edison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia). Mechelle is also a committed member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Raleigh Alumnae Chapter and is currently training for the London 2012 Olympic Games.