Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, was voted No. 6 among North American athletes of the 20th century by SportsCentury's distinguished 48-person panel.

Inside the AMNH "For the Win" exhibit: Jesse Owens’ gold medal, Durant’s ring, the Lombardi Trophy, and more historic sports artifacts.

Carl Lewis emerged as the brightest star for the Americans at the L.A. Olympics with his brilliant performances and in track ...

Morgan Freeman narrates this powerful look back at how a 22-year-old Cleveland wonder almost single-handedly spoiled Adolf Hitler’s party plans with a jaw-dropping performance on the track. The film ...