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Nov 13, 2026

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Americans Cornelius Johnson and Jesse Owens win golds in Athletic events during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany

The XI Olympiad in Berlin, Germany. Spectators seated in a stadium. The athletes competing during the high jump. American Cornelius Johnson wins the high jump. The spectators cheer. Various athletics events. The athletes get ready for a 100 meter race. They stand at the starting line. A man fires a gun to start the race. Runners on the tracks. American Jesse Owens wins the 100 meters race. The spectators cheer. Location: Berlin Germany. Date: August 1936.

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