ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND AUG. 14-15–Olympic broad jump medalists salute during the medals ceremony Aug. 11, 1936 at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. From left on podium are: bronze medalist Jajima of Japan, gold medalist Jesse Owens of the United States and silver medalist Lutz Long of Germany. Long and German Olympic officials give the Nazi salute, while Owens gives a traditional salute. Owens was viewed as something of an oddity by the German crowds. Not only was he a brilliant sprinter, but he was the best long jumper in the world, as well. And, oh yes, there was one more thing.(AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NY177

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