1936 Olympics, Berlin - Jesse Owens and Helen Stephens, the fastest runners in the world, both in line for a gold medal even before the start of the Olympics. (Jesse Owens and Helen Stephens, die Schnellsten der welt, beide waren schon vor ibrem Olympiastart gut fur eine Goldmedaille) James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 - March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals; one each in the 100 meters, the 200 metres, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 metre relay team. Helen Herring Stephens (February 3, 1918 - January 17, 1994) was an American athlete, a double Olympic champion in 1936. 固opFoto