Jesse Owens won the gold medal for the 100-meter dash on August 3, the first of four he would win at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Tradition called for the leader of the host country to congratulate the gold medal winner, but Hitler refused to greet Owens. | American Experience | PBS

Jesse Owens' stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Tune in or stream JESSE OWENS Tue Aug 3 at 9/8c → to.pbs.org/3kK9e4m | American Experience | PBS

103K views · 7.4K reactions | #OnThisDay 80 years ago, Jesse Owens earned his second of FOUR gold medals in the 1936 Olympics!  #GoTeamUSA  | Team USA | Facebook

Jesse Owens’ 100-meter performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics was a historic moment in sports. On August 3, 1936, the African American athlete won the gold medal with a time of 10.3 seconds, defeating the competition in an event hosted by N*zi Germany. His victory stood out as a powerful counter to Adolf H*tler’s claims of Aryan superiority. Owens’ success didn’t stop there—he also claimed gold in the 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100-meter relay, cementing his status as one of the all-time grea

🏅On August 3, 1936 American sprinter Jesse Owens won the 100m dash with a time of 10.3 seconds in front of Adolf Hitler at the Berlin Olympics, marking the first of 4 gold medals for Owens at the Games. Owens defeated teammate and a college friend Ralph Metcalfe by a tenth of a second and defeated Tinus Osendarp of the Netherlands by two tenths of a second.🏅 | Davenport Sports Network

It's time to meet the man behind the gold medals. Jesse Owens took the world stage and launched into international fame by making Olympic history in 1936. Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics shows Owen's dedication, perseverance and resilience against racism abroad and at home. #TriumphJesseOwens premieres June 19 at 8/7c. | HISTORY