african american track athletes

"Jesse Owens has been called one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. Follow his life from running on Alabama roads with his father to winning gold in the 1936 Olympic Games"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of African American Olympic track star Jesse Owens.

"Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--Provided by publisher.