1. Olympic Greats
Jesse Owens

3. Born in Alabama in 1913

4. Moved to Ohio as a boy and took on jobs whilst at school

5. Charles Riley- Track Coach at Fairmount Junior High School

6. 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

7. Berlin Olympics 1936

8. Adolf Hitler
Nazi Germany Ayran Race

9. Jesse Owens’ achievements in Berlin
Gold medals- 100m sprint, 200m, long jump and 4x100m relay
Not equalled until 1984!

12. 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