Owens dispelled Hitler's theories on the track, winning gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters, 4x100-meter relay and long jump.
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The women go for the gold in three other events, including the long jump, and four-by-400 meter relay and 1,500 meters.
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Greg Rutherford became the first British athlete to win gold in the long-jump since 1964, while boxer Luke Campbell won gold in the bantamweight division.