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= = =OWENS REGISTERS FOUR-EVENT SWEEP; Ohio State Star Dethrones Hardin in Hurdles, Takes 100, 220 and Broad Jump.= By The Associated Press. June 23, 1935, Sunday Section: SPORTS, Page S1, 1567 words BERKELEY, Calif., June 22. -- University of Southern California's powerful track and field team won the 1935 National Collegiate A.A. team championship today, but Jesse Owens, lithe Negro youth from Ohio State, won the thunderous applause of 18,000 fans. [ END OF FIRST PARAGRAPH ]
 * = Here are a few magazine and newspaper clips from many Olympic Games. These articles are first hand accounts of how people felt during certain Olympic Games. Nick I. and Michael C. worked together to write their opinions on these Newspaper clips. The two have very detailed opinions and show how they feel about the athletes being discussed.  =
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This was how Jessie Owens was found. If he has never gone to Ohio State and been on the Negro youth team, he would've never gotten the chance to perform at such high levels at the olympics. He never would've thought that he would get more people to cheer for him than the 18,000 that cheered for him that day.

=OWENS SURPASSES 3 WORLD RECORDS; Leaps 26 Feet 8 1/4 Inches and Betters the Times for 220 and Low Hurdles.= By The Associated Press. May 26, 1935, Sunday Section: SPORTS, Page S1, 1411 words ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 25. -- Jesse Owens, spectacular Ohio State Negro, gave one of the most amazing demonstrations of versatility in track and field history today as he shattered three world's records and equaled a fourth to dominate completely the thirty-fifth annual Western Conference meet.
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This article shows the dominance and great success that Jesse Owens achieved and was capable of. His success showed the world that African Americans were just as good as all other races. (Jon Fine)

=Robertson Calls on Owens to Run on U.S. Sprint Relay Team in Race Today; OWENS WILL SEEK 4TH GOLD MEDAL Negro to Run on 400-Meter Relay Team to Bolster American Chances. OLYMPIC HERO DELIGHTED Hasn't 'Known What to Do' With Himself Since Last Race -- Strong Challenge Seen.= By The Associated Press. August 8, 1936, Saturday Section: SPORTS, Page 7, 528 words BERLIN, Aug. 7. -- Lawson Robertson, coach of America's Olympic track and field forces, decided definitely tonight to call on Jesse Owens, Ohio State's Negro triple-winner, for duty in the 400-meter relay competition tomorrow and Sunday.
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It was very smart to choose Owens for this 400-meter relay, because he has been one of the greatest sprinters in the olympics. He was going for his record fourth gold medal, so he obviously was an amazing runner. The US ended up winning the 400-meter relay, so this was a great decision for the coach.

Bolt Is World’s Fastest — by a Mile By Lynn Zinser Published: August 16, 2008 BEIJING — Usain Bolt celebrated his coronation as the world’s fastest man 20 meters early, throwing out his arms and thumping his chest. But he still obliterated the world record in the 100 meters Saturday night, turning his Olympic gold medal performance into a show of astounding talent.

It is amazing that Usain Bolt was able to break the record for the 100 meter dash, but he should not have showed off 20 meters early. He should have sprinted to his full potential for the entire race instead of only 80 yards. He could have recieved an even shorter time without showing off. Even though he shouldn't have showed off at the end of the race, it is amazing that he can beat a world record without trying his hardest.

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