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The Underside of Fame: Cleveland native Jesse Owens achieved Olympic glory in Berlin, but still couldn't outrun racism
But during this time of the 2024 Olympics, it is good to reflect on what Jesse Owens accomplished in the 1936 games. Years before World War II, years before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier ...
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The Jesse Owens Olympics: Berlin 1936
They've even named a road after him in Berlin, outisde the stadium, the Jesse Owens Way. Credit Images: Getty - Jesse Owens pictures. Athletes' village - BBC personal credit ...