From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold. His success in the 1936 Berlin games was a victory for equality—and an affront to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s view of Aryan supremacy. The story of this exceptional athlete will fascinate kids.

• Learn about his near-death experience at only 5 years old
• Relive the perfect day when Jesse broke three world records—and equaled another
• See how an act of kindness to an opponent cost him a race, but won fans’ hearts.
• Follow his entire amazing Olympic triumph