Olympic Greats Jesse Owens
Born in Alabama in 1913
Moved to Ohio as a boy and took on jobs whilst at school
Charles Riley- Track Coach at Fairmount Junior High School
Ohio State University In 1935 in Michigan he set 3 world records in the sprint, long jump and hurdles Still treated in an inferior and racist way
Berlin Olympics 1936
Adolf Hitler Nazi Germany Ayran Race
Jesse Owens’ achievements in Berlin Gold medals- 100m sprint, 200m, long jump and 4x100m relay Not equalled until 1984!
Let us pray….. Dear Lord, Thank you for men like Jesse Owens who prevailed against segregation, racism and even the evils of Nazi Germany to achieve his goal. May we strive to fight injustice and live in a world full of equality. In Your name, Amen