AP Images - 85 years ago today, Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics as the United States took first place in the 400-meter relay. Photo Caption: America
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U.S. Census Bureau on Twitter: "#OTD in 1936, American track & field star Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. By winning his 4th
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The British 4 x 400m relay team taking gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. MEV-10217329 | agefotostock
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