The tenth and last child of an Alabama sharecropper, Jesse Owens grew up to win an unprecedented four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.

I always loved running, said Jesse Owens, who as a boy could outrun all his playmates.

While that reputed snub almost certainly did not occur, one Nazi official did note that Hitler "was highly annoyed by the series of triumphs by the marvelous colored American runner, Jesse Owens.

Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist, in this fascinating kids' biography.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Jesse Owens, an African American, dominated Hitler s Olympics in Berlin in 1936, discrediting claims of racial superiority, and earning great respect in Europe.

Tells the story of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

Presents a biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics.