Jesse Owens was an authentic American hero from ... Owens, though, would continue to correspond with Long's family. In the 200-meter dash on August 5, Owens won in an Olympic record of 20.7 ...

The photograph depicts Jesse Owens in Cleveland on August 25 ... As Adolph Hitler looked on at the 1936 Olympics, Owens earned gold medals in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the long jump, and the ...

For most athletes, Jesse Owens' performance one spring afternoon ... Owens, though, would continue to correspond with Long's family. In the 200-meter dash on August 5, Owens won in an Olympic ...