From track star to CEO, Lamar Letts tackles nutrition Sports drinks were high in sugar and low in nutrition–until Northeastern alumnus Lamar Letts invented Hylux. The high school track star, sidelined by the discovery of a serious illness, created the beverage when he was ready to return to the gym. Now, he’s the youngest CEO to have a product on Walmart.com. by Benjamin Bertsch December 17, 2021 by Adam Fischer