Jesse Owens– The most famous athlete of his time. Jesse Owens– The most famous athlete of his time. His triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games inspired the world.
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Jesse Owens beat racism at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but his struggle against prejudice was far from over.
When Jesse Owens returned to the United States after his stunning performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he should’ve been welcomed as a national hero. He’d won four gold medals and captured the ...
Michael “Jesse” Owens (1935–2025) was a beloved Irish ballad singer, guitarist, humorist, and storyteller whose career spanned over six decades. Born Michael Francis Owens in Dublin, he was the eldest ...
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 3, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 3, 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won ...
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