
Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, A Triumph Beyond Medals
Jesse Owens’ historic performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics stands as one of the most powerful moments in sports history—not only for his athletic prowess but also for its profound cultural and political implications. Competing in Nazi Germany under a regime that championed Aryan supremacy, Owens, an African-American track and field athlete, won four gold…