Jesse Owens in Podcasts
personThe 1936 Berlin Olympics athlete who won four gold medals and challenged Nazi racial ideology
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Boring History for Sleep
1936 — Hitler’s Olympics and the Propaganda Behind the Games 🏅 | Boring History for Sleep
Jesse Owens didn't arrive in Berlin planning to make political statements or challenge fascist racial theories.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-07-2025 5PM EST
The NFL's Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris is planning to show his players a video of Jesse Owens' victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics ahead of the team's game in Berlin this Sunday.