Jesse Owens' Triumph at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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The chapter highlights Jesse Owens' remarkable performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, particularly in the long jump event where he faced elimination. Despite intense pressure, Owens made a miraculous jump to secure his place in history. The chapter also explores the unique bond between Owens and German athlete Lutz Long, transcending racial barriers during a tumultuous time.

Legends are made at the Olympics and this summer shows across the Pushkin network are bringing their unique takes to Olympic stories. This special episode includes excerpts from a few: a Cautionary Tale about underestimating female marathoners, a Jesse Owens story from Revisionist History’s series on Hitler’s Olympics, and—from What’s Your Problem—the new technology that’s helping Olympic athletes get stronger.

Check out other show feeds as well, the Happiness Lab and A Slight Change of Plans are also going to the Games.

Sylvia Blemker of Springbok Analytics on What’s Your Problem

The Women Who Broke the Marathon Taboo on Cautionary Tales

Hitler’s Olympics from Revisionist History

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