On August 1, 1936, the Summer Olympic Games opened in Berlin. The Olympic Torch Relay, now a staple of the Olympics, took place for the first time that year. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2uTQ2a7 | United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Jesse Owens’ 100-meter performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics was a historic moment in sports. On August 3, 1936, the African American athlete won the gold medal with a time of 10.3 seconds, defeating the competition in an event hosted by N*zi Germany. His victory stood out as a powerful counter to Adolf H*tler’s claims of Aryan superiority. Owens’ success didn’t stop there—he also claimed gold in the 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100-meter relay, cementing his status as one of the all-time grea