For most athletes, Jesse Owens' performance one ... As a teenager he set or tied national high school records in the 100- and 220-yard dashes and the long jump (called the broad jump then).

At the Games, Owens won his second gold after the 100-meter with a record broad jump. “Jesse exploded beyond 26 ... but Owens continued to live high. “I’ve made $65,000 [almost $1.5 million ...

European champion in long jump in 1935, was one of those icons who did much more for the sport than winning a title that, in the end, was left in the hands of another. Jesse Owens, an American ...

This year, the OHSAA state meet returns to Welcome Stadium in Dayton for first times since 2003, as Jesse Owens Memorial ... Jones leapt his way onto the state high jump stage last spring.

200m final and the long jump competiton as well as being part of the victorious USA 4x100m relay team. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) (ATR) Jesse Owens struggled financially following his ...

Jesse Owens was an authentic American ... As a teenager he set or tied national high school records in the 100- and 220-yard dashes and the long jump (called the broad jump then).