Helen Stephens and Jesse Owens win gold at 1936 Summer Olympics

The transcript highlights the achievements of Helen Stevenson and Jesse Owens during the Summer Games. Helen Stevenson, a Missouri farm girl, set a new world record in the women's 100 meters, outpacing the defending champion, Stella Walsh. Jesse Owens, known as the Buckeye Bullet, won multiple events, including the 100 meters, broad jump, and 200 meters, earning three gold medals. Despite his success, Owens faced a post-Olympic suspension, marking a challenging period after his athletic triumphs.

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