Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale

Publish Date: 2024/8/8

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Jesse Owens spent the rest of his life retelling the story of the 1936 games and his encounter with Luz Long. We trace the evolution of a tall tale, discovering the hidden life of one of America’s iconic sports heroes.

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Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale

Revisionist History

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Why did Jesse Owens need to tell a lie about Lutz Long?

How did Jesse Owens' life and career evolve after the 1936 Olympics?

What role did Jesse Owens play in Cold War propaganda?

How did Jesse Owens' story about Lutz Long evolve over time?

What was the impact of Jesse Owens' story on the 1968 Olympics and the Black Power movement?

How did Jesse Owens reconcile his fabricated story with his later life?

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Revisionist History

Chapters

Why did Jesse Owens need to tell a lie about Lutz Long?

How did Jesse Owens' life and career evolve after the 1936 Olympics?

What role did Jesse Owens play in Cold War propaganda?

How did Jesse Owens' story about Lutz Long evolve over time?

What was the impact of Jesse Owens' story on the 1968 Olympics and the Black Power movement?

How did Jesse Owens reconcile his fabricated story with his later life?

Shownotes Transcript

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Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale