Who were Jesse Owens's friends?

Answer 1

Oh, what a lovely question! Jesse Owens had many friends throughout his life, but some of his closest friends were his fellow Track and Field athletes. They shared a special bond through their love of sports and supported each other through both victories and challenges. It's heartwarming to think about the wonderful friendships Owens must have had during his remarkable journey.

Answer 2

Jesse Owens had several friends throughout his life, including athletes like Ralph Metcalfe and Mack Robinson. He also had a close friendship with fellow track and field athlete Luz Long, a German long jumper. Long's sportsmanship and support during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin left a lasting impact on Owens, and they remained friends until Long's death in World War II.

Answer 3

Luz Long from Germany and competed against Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin, Germany games in the running long jump. Long had given advice to Owens as to how to properly take off from the jumping board and Owens eventually jumped 26'5" to set both the Olympic and World record. Long eventually join the Nazi Luftwaffe as a fighter pilot and was shot down and killed in 1944.