Jesse Owens (12 sept. 1913 – 31 mars 1980)
Description:
American track-and-field athlete.He won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, an Olympic that was attended by Adolf Hitler.
He won a gold medal in the long jump, the 100- and 200-metre dashes, and the 4 x 100-metre relay.
He became the first track-and-field athlete to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympic Games
He became a hero in both Germany and the US, not only for his athletic abilities, but also for his grace and his ability to compete with the Nazi party.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
12 sept. 1913
31 mars 1980
~ 66 years