Jesse Owens.
Jesse Ownes (USA).
African-American athlete Jessie Owens upset Hitler's plans to show of the superiority of Germany and the Arian race at the 1936 Olympics. Owens became the biggest star of those games, capturing 4 gold medals.
Berlin.
James Cleveland Owens
He won 4 in 1936.
twice (Berlin 1936 and Munich 1972).
Nazi Germany (33).
Nazi Germany (30).
Nazi Germany (30).
Jesse Owens born James Cleveland
It was Jesse Owens. In 1936 Jesse Owens was the first sprinter to win four Olympic golds in one year. Athlete Carl Lewis matched his record in 1984.