Six weeks after Jesse Owens enjoyed his stunning day of days, accumulating six world records in the space of 45 minutes at ...

Jesse Owens died in 1980, having lived long enough to see some of the changes he had dreamed of. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976, and his legacy is now firmly enshrined in ...

Jesse Owens was an authentic American hero from ... In 1976, President Ford presented Owens with the Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the U.S. can bestow upon a civilian. Owens, a-pack-a ...

The University of Southern California had an oak in honor of the 4x100 meter relay team, on which Owens won his fourth medal. Another tree was said to be planted at the Cleveland home of Jesse ...

Dozens gathered at the Carolina Field of Honor to remember fallen heroes on Memorial Day.

Jesse Owens had one of the most memorable days in track and field history 90 years ago this weekend in the 1935 Big Ten Track ...

The Columbus Marathon 5K and 1 Mile races have been renamed the Jesse Owens 5K and 1 Mile. These changes were made at the recommendation of Owens' family to enhance the race and broaden its appeal.

WASHINGTON, DC – On January 4, President Joe Biden presented the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 extraordinary individuals, including former Democratic presidential candidate ...

During her time in Paris, Biles won three gold medals and a silver medal. She was awarded the ... Biles' husband Jonathan Owens sent a message on the major accomplishment by the United States ...

Scott James got used to seeing Wande Owens quite quickly. Owens was a graduate student, joining the University of New Hampshire football team as a safety after four years at Yale University.