Jesse Owens was an Olympic legend who won four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was an African-American track and field athlete who defied Nazi ideology by winning the 100m, 200m, long jump, and 4x100m relay. His success was a major blow to Adolf Hitler's plans for racial supremacy. Owens' achievements were a source of pride for African-Americans and a symbol of hope for oppressed people around the world.