1936 Olympics, Berlin - Jesse Owens - James Cleveland Jesse Owens (September 12, 1913 - March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals; one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. Â UnitedArchives00835139
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1936 Olympics, Berlin - Jesse Owens - James Cleveland Jesse Owens (September 12, 1913 - March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals; one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. Â UnitedArchives00835139
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