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Jesse Owens of Ohio State University crosses the finish line in the 220-yard dash with a record speed of 20.3 seconds at the Big Ten Western Conference Track and Field meet at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., May 25, 1935. Owens, nicknamed "Buckeye Bullet," broke three world records, including the 220-yard hurdle, 22.6; and the long jump, 26 feet, 1/4 inches. He tied the 100-yard dash record, 9.4 seconds. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo)