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On Sept. 12, 1913, Olympic hero Jesse Owens was born. Owens is best known for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He also broke three world records and tied a fourth while running for Ohio State at a 1935 track meet. Owens died in 1980.

Click the video player below to see highlights from his Olympic performance.

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