Jesse Owens' four medals at Berlin 1936. One in the 100m sprint, long jump, 200m sprint, and 4x100 relay. Four medals, the even Carl Lewis equaled that mark at Los Angeles 1984.
He even got a salute from Adolf Hitler himself and reportedly shook hands with the National Socialist leader. Owens even mentioned it himself. The ironic thing was he was welcomed in Germany, whereas back here in the states...segregation. Yeah, we know.
Some good footage and proof that Hitler was there for the ride.
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