325K views · 8.3K reactions | On this day 79 years ago, Jesse Owens became a legend when he won his first gold medal. #Olympics | Olympics | Facebook

105 years ago today a legend was born: Jesse Owens. | Olympics

Jesse Owens’ 100-meter performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics was a historic moment in sports. On August 3, 1936, the African American athlete won the gold medal with a time of 10.3 seconds, defeating the competition in an event hosted by N*zi Germany. His victory stood out as a powerful counter to Adolf H*tler’s claims of Aryan superiority. Owens’ success didn’t stop there—he also claimed gold in the 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100-meter relay, cementing his status as one of the all-time grea

1.6K views · 117 reactions | Jesse Owens won the gold medal for the 100 meter dash on August 3, the first of four he would win at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Tradition called for the leader of the host country to congratulate the gold medal winner, but Hitler refused to greet Owens. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook