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It Only Took Jesse Owens 10.3 Seconds To Stun The World And Rebuke The Nazis

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John Loftus
Aug 03, 2026
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Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980) of the USA (right) crosses the finishing line to win the 100 metres at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He won three other gold medals, in the 200 metres, 4 X 100 metres relay a…

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