Discover history and facts about the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is America's highest civilian honour. Explore its ...

American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great.

Legendary cyclist Greg Lemond on Wednesday became the first cyclist and 10th athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

Jesse Owens had one of the most memorable days in track and field history 90 years ago this weekend in the 1935 Big Ten ... and Tolan went on to gold medal fame at the 10th Olympiad in L.A. later ...