I Have Changed: A Shockingly Personal Statement in a Tragically Impersonal Time

by Jesse Owens

Thirty-six years after his humiliation of Hitler, Jesse Owens has been invited by the German government to be a guest at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, beginning August 26th, publication date of I HAVE CHANGED." Jesse "the world’s fastest human" Owens, winner of four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, relives his great races, tells stories of his friendships with Joe Louis, Martin Luther King, et al, and describes his evolution in thinking since publication of his first book, BLACKTHINK. Fine in fine dust jacket with touch of light soiling.

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About the author

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. He was the most successful athlete at the 1936 Summer Olympics, a victory more poignant and often noted because Adolf Hitler had intended the 1936 games to showcase his Aryan ideals and prowess.
The Jesse Owens Award, USA Track and Field's highest accolade for the year's best track and field athlete, is named after him, in honor of his significant career.