Jesse Owens was a racial barrier shattering track star, earning four Gold medals at the 1936 Olympics. In honor of his myriad accomplishments, the adidas Black History Month collection pays homage ...

American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great.