How Jesse Owens changed Black History as an Athlete and Olympic Medalist
Some might argue for Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps when it comes to selecting the greatest male Olympian of all time – but arguably nobody made a greater impact, or personified Olympic values, than Jesse Owens.
Owens was born in 1913 in Alabama, and faced discrimination and poverty throughout his childhood. He discovered his talent for running at a young age, and went on to break several world records in track and field. But his most remarkable achievement was at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals and defied Hitler's propaganda of white supremacy. Jesse Owens not only changed black history, but also the history of sports and human rights. How did Jesse Owens defy the odds and become one of the greatest athletes of all time?
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