Luz Long embraced Jesse Owens and did the victory lap with him. He was sent to the frontlines as punishment and died. He and Jesse’s friendship persevered and Jesse was the best man at his son’s wedding.Tell him how things can be between men on this earth
Since it’s the day Jesse Owens won gold in the 1936 games I want to mention a special story. The athlete on his left hand side started a great friendship with Jesse even though he participated in the Olympics under the Nazi Regime.