TIL in the 1936 summer Olympics in Nazi Germany, Adi Dassler, founder of the new German company Adidas, asked african American athlete Jesse Owens to wear his new running shoes during the
adidas - Today would have been Jesse Owens' 100th Birthday. This adidas sprint shoe was made for Jesse way back in 1936. Find out more about his story and other legendary icons
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