Jesse Owens' Historic Gold Medal Sweep at 1936 Berlin Olympics

On this day in 1936, American athlete Jesse Owens began his historic gold medal sweep at the Berlin Olympics by winning the 100 meters, later adding three more gold medals in front of Adolf Hitler.

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Deseret News archives: American Jesse Owens started his gold medal sweep in Berlin Olympics

On this day in 1936, Owens won the 100 meters, and later added three more gold medals in front of Adolf Hitler.

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Jesse Owens' Historic Gold Medal Sweep at 1936 Berlin Olympics

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Deseret News archives: American Jesse Owens started his gold medal sweep in Berlin Olympics

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