Ohio State sprinter Nick Gray knew all about Jesse Owens. As a student from Pickerington, Ohio, Gray remembers writing reports on the four-time track and field gold medalist. Owens’ legacy is hard to miss at The Ohio State University as well. TRACK AND FIELD: Championship History “In the track world, it’s impossible not to know Jesse Owens,” Gray, a fourth-year biology major, said. “He’s everywhere. He’s on the wall in the gym and our track is [Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium]. I mean it’s impossible not to know your history about him.” That’s why Gray was excited and a little surprised when he learned he broke a school record owned by Owens in the 100 meters. The record time had stood for more than 80 years. “I didn’t think it would be me that would break it, to be honest. I wanted to, but seeing all the greats that have come…
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