Jesse Owens's stunning triumph in Berlin at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Jesse Owens died on March 31, 1980. | American Experience | PBS

Jesse Owens' stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Tune in or stream JESSE OWENS Tue Aug 3 at 9/8c → to.pbs.org/3kK9e4m | American Experience | PBS

A year before Jesse Owens won Gold in Berlin, he set three world records and tied a fourth at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor for Ohio State University Track & Field and Cross Country. It was dubbed "The Greatest 45 Minutes in Sports". Owens is a member of the #B1Gimpact Pioneers Class of 2021: | Big Ten Network