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Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families

The Legend of Jesse Owens

9 min • 26 maj 2025

Jesse Owens was a track star who became a legend at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. He won four gold medals, breaking records and proving that talent knows no color. Discover how his courage and speed made history on and off the track.

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