Jesse Ownes (USA).
The African-American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics is Jesse Owens. His remarkable achievements challenged racial prejudices and left an enduring legacy in sports history.
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.
He won 4 in 1936.
James Cleveland Owens
twice (Berlin 1936 and Munich 1972).
Nazi Germany (33).
Nazi Germany (30).
Nazi Germany (30).
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.
Jesse Owens born James Cleveland