The Ohio State University on Big Ten Network » 1936 Olympics http://wosu.org/2012/bigten Programing by WOSU Thu, 09 May 2013 17:57:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Programing by WOSU The Ohio State University on Big Ten Network no Programing by WOSU The Ohio State University on Big Ten Network » 1936 Olympics http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://wosu.org/2012/bigten Celebrating Olympian and OSU Icon Jesse Owens Part Two http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/celebrating-olympian-and-osu-icon-jesse-owens-part-two/ http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/celebrating-olympian-and-osu-icon-jesse-owens-part-two/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 14:45:54 +0000 Nick Houser http://beta.wosu.org/bigten-stage/?p=75 Olympic Gold Medalist and former Buckeye Jesse Owens faced challenges in his sport and his time. He set an example for those who would come after him, and he left his mark on Ohio State University and the United States.

This segment profiles Owens’ performance in the 1936 Olympics in front of Adolph Hitler as well as the struggles with racism he faced in the U.S. following the games.

View part one of profile of Jesse Owens.

]]> http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/celebrating-olympian-and-osu-icon-jesse-owens-part-two/feed/ 0 Celebrating Olympian and OSU Icon Jesse Owens Part 1 http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/celebrating-olympian-and-osu-icon-jesse-owens-part-1/ http://wosu.org/2012/bigten/celebrating-olympian-and-osu-icon-jesse-owens-part-1/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 14:43:53 +0000 Nick Houser http://beta.wosu.org/bigten-stage/?p=69 Olympic Gold Medalist and former Buckeye Jesse Owens has been referred to as the world’s greatest athlete of his era. Learn about the triumphs, struggles and conflicting times of a man who would go on to set an example and leave a mark on Ohio State University and the nation.

This segment features the dedication of a Jesse Owens statue at Jesse Owens Track Stadium on Ohio State’s campus.

Former Ohio State athletes as well as Bill Cosby, Owens’ daughter Beverly Owens Pratcher discuss his accomplishments and legacy. Owens’ performance at the 1935 Big Ten Track and Field Meet, where he set four world records, and the 1936 Olympics in Germany are also profiled. Owens in the span of 45 minutes set three world records and tied another on his way to winning four gold medals.

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