By Kelvin Muhia For many athletes today, breaking a world record would be a lifetime accomplishment. On May 25, 1935, James Cleveland 'Jesse' Owens was the first black American athlete to tear the record book apart through breaking three world records and tying a fourth in just 45 minutes. Born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, […]
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