Jesse Owens: The Olympic Athlete Who Defied Hitler's Propaganda

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens grew up in a poor, small town in Alabama in the early 1900s, where he faced racial discrimination and health issues. Despite these challenges, Owens' Christian family believed in a better future. When he was nine, they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, seeking better opportunities. In Cleveland, Owens excelled in school sports, setting national high school records in track events. He later attended Ohio State University, where he continued to shine as an athlete.
In 1935, despite an injury, Owens achieved remarkable success, setting multiple world records. His athletic prowess earned him a place in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, held under the Nazi regime. Owens' stunning performances at the Olympics, winning four gold medals, defied Nazi propaganda and made him a global icon.
While in Berlin, Owens formed an unlikely friendship with German athlete Luz Long, who offered him crucial advice during the long jump competition, helping Owens secure the gold medal. This act of sportsmanship transcended racial and political barriers, highlighting the human spirit's capacity for connection and compassion.
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Especially When President Rosevelt invited all of the other U.S. Olympic Team members to the White House Except Jessie Owens and the fact that Jessie trusted in God kept him from a devilish heart of hatred towards his white counterpart also being very thankful that God blessed him to run as an American. Jessie wasn't concerned about how he was treated, he was concerned about how he treated others... Because Jessie knew he had to give an account to God with no one else to blame or accuse.

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What an inspiring story. I love that both Owens and Lux broke free of the cultural boundaries and propaganda to be a blessing to each other and others.

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When Jesse Owens won the gold medal with Adolf Hitler in the stands,he could not get a job when coming back to America .

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Glory & honour be to LORD our FATHER in heaven. " Can anything good come Nazareth?" GOD had to manifest HIMSELF thr' Jesse Owen so as Hitler could get down from his high horse to reality that no race or culture outweighs Human kind.

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