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Today in Sports – Week Ahead, Aug. 9 – Aug. 15
Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States… Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4×100 relay at …