# Jesse Owens won 100m gold 90 years ago in Berlin 2026-08-08T15:51:07+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet On August 3, 1936, Jesse Owens won the 100 metres at the Berlin Olympics, the first of four gold medals that cemented his place as one of the greatest athletes in history. The Hindu reports that Owens was the outstanding athlete of those Games. His victories challenged Nazi propaganda of racial superiority. Owens went on to win gold in the 200 metres, long jump, and 4x100 metres relay. His record stood for decades. The 90th anniversary of his feat was marked on August 3, 2026. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: 100 metres gold, athletics history, Berlin Olympics 1936, Jesse Owens, racial propaganda Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jesse-owens-won-100m-gold-90-years-ago-in-berlin/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jesse-owens-won-100m-gold-90-years-ago-in-berlin/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.