THE US men's coach Erv Hunt hinted strongly yesterday that eight times Olympic champion Carl Lewis could be on the Americans 4x100 metre relay team for the Atlanta Games.

Hunt, asked if he would like to see Lewis anchor the relay in his last Olympics although finishing last in the 100 metre final, said: "Under certain circumstances that would be great.

"Unfortunately right now we have not actually decided on our relay pool. Hopefully he (Lewis) will be in the pool."

Hunt, perhaps tipping his hat to a Lewis selection, also said, "I'm really looking for people who have international experience. I think that's very important."

US coaches have said that anyone who makes the US Olympic team would be eligible for the relay.