Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale

Revisionist History

08-08-2024 • 44 mins

Jesse Owens spent the rest of his life retelling the story of the 1936 games and his encounter with Luz Long. We trace the evolution of a tall tale, discovering the hidden life of one of America’s iconic sports heroes.

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