Jesse Owens ran in the 1936 olympics in Berlin. He was a track and field athlete that was born in 1913, and died in 1980.His records for the 220-yard dash and other records stood for 25 years. Owens had won 4 medals during the Olympics, and is well known to this day. Jesse Owens soon died of lung cancer in 1980.
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast. She is also the first American to win two Olympic all-around gold medals and the oldest woman to win an Olympic gold in the all-around. Biles has also set records for the most US all-around titles and has won the most gold medals in her sport. In this image, this is Simone's first debut in the 2016 olympics. She won 5 medals in this game.
When the U.S National anthem was being played during the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised up their fists. This hand gesture symbolizes black power. This memorable moment was a protest against the racial discrimination being faced in the country. The two were soon expelled from the Games as a result of this action. Austrian Silver Medalist Peter Norman supported this protest as well. Norman was soon ostracized as a result.