won the fourth of his four Olympic gold medals on this date in 1936. In Berlin, Owens won gold for the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and — on August 9 — the leadoff leg of the 400 meter relay (a world record that lasted for 20 years).
won the fourth of his four Olympic gold medals on this date in 1936. In Berlin, Owens won gold for the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and — on August 9 — the leadoff leg of the 400 meter relay (a world record that lasted for 20 years).