Jesse Owens

The 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany was fraught with deep political emotions.Adolf Hitler wanted to use these games to prove his racial supremacy theory.As part of the contingent from the United States, Jesse Owens, an Afro-American athlete had shown prodigal talent by breaking three world records and tying one in the Big Ten Meet in Michigan.The long jump event in the 1936 Berlin games gave the sporting world one of the best friendships.Owens who was in trouble because he had fouled in his first two attempts, was advised by German long jumper Luz Long to jump a few inches before the usual take off spot.He bagged the gold with a jump measuring 8.13m, a world record that lasted for 25 years.Jesse Owens not only won the gold, he also won his friendship with Luz Long won the heart of the Germans.