W hen Jesse Owens returned to the United States after his stunning performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he should’ve been welcomed as a national hero.He’d won four gold medals and captured ...

Ninety years ago, Jesse Owens made history by producing the "greatest 45 minutes ever in sport." On May 25, 1935, Owens set four world records in 45 minutes at the Big Ten Championships in Ann ...

Jesse Owens had one of the most memorable days in track and field history 90 years ago this weekend in the 1935 Big Ten Track and Field Championships. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close.

Watch the opening scenes of Jesse Owens. The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis.

Jesse Owens (archival): Well, we're going to India, Singapore, Malaya, and the Philippines for about 51 days. On that trip we will be talking about our American way of life, Mr. Murrow.

Jesse Owens is best remembered as the sprinter and long jumper who won four gold medals at the politically charged 1936 Berlin Olympics. And yet his greatest day as an athlete was May 25, 1935, when ...

It's time for the 2025 OHSAA track and field championships. Athletes from across Ohio will converge on Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus for the two-day competition June 6-7.

The Columbus Marathon 5K and 1 Mile races have been renamed the Jesse Owens 5K and 1 Mile. These changes were made at the recommendation of Owens' family to enhance the race and broaden its appeal.