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During the Berlin Olympics in 1936, under the watchful eye of Adolf Hitler, Luz Long the German long jumper gave Jesse Owens a tip that helped him qualify for the Long Jump finals. Later when Owens won the Long Jump and set a record Long was the first to congratulate him. They became lifelong friends and just before he died from injuries sustained in the war, he sent a letter to Owens asking him to meet his son and tell him what kind of a man his Father was. Owens did just that and became friends with Long's son as well.
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Friendship of Luz Long and Jesse Owens from 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
The third episode of 'Sportingly +' brings you a story about sportsmanship, friendship, respect, and of course excellence in the history of modern sports.