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August 3, 1936

Jesse Owens Wins Four Gold Medals

Jesse Owens won his first of four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, defying Nazi ideology.

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September 12, 1913

Jesse Owens Born

Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, was born in Alabama.

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August 11, 1984

Carl Lewis Wins Four Olympic Golds

Carl Lewis won four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, matching Jesse Owens' 1936 achievement.

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March 31, 1980

Jesse Owens Dies

Jesse Owens, four-time Olympic gold medalist who defied Nazi ideology, died in Tucson, Arizona.

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