Legendary American athlete Jesse Owens sets five world records and tied a sixth in just 45 minutes while competing at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This achievement is often called "the greatest 45 minutes in sport," included breaking the world record in the long jump, the 220-yard dash, and the 220-yard low hurdles, and tying the world record in the 100-yard dash. More
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