Answer: He was one of the few black Olympians. Jessie Owens also messed with Hitlers plans in the 1936 Olympics. Jessie Owens inspired Carl Lewis. Carl Lewis did the exact things that Jessie Owens accomplished Olympics wise.
He was a legendary track and field runner who broke 3 world records in an hour. He won gold at the 1936 Olympics and paved the way for African-Americans because he showed that they can do great things.
