In 1933, Jesse Owens broke world records in the 220-yard sprint, long jump, and 220-yard low hurdles and he tied the record for the 100-yard dash. He did all this in one hour.
In 1936, in the den of Nazi Germany under the furious nose of Adolph Hitler, he won Olympic Gold Medals in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and the long jump, as well as co-winning the 4×100-meter relay.
These were short races, They were the culmination of an already long, 27-year old black man’s life.
When Kristofer Cowles shares the trials and struggles Jesse Owens experienced growing up, you will find yourself more willing to get up one more time than you are knocked down.
You will run the race with more vigor and pride, looking to this Exceptional American for inspiration and guidance.
