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Jesse Owens Takes on a Real Challenge: a Thoroughbred

Jesse Owens faces his speediest opponent: a racehorse.

Posted bySusanna ForrestJuly 22, 2012July 20, 2012Posted inCuba, Equine CuriositiesTags: Jesse Owens, Jesse Owens vs Horse, man vs horse3 Comments on Jesse Owens Takes on a Real Challenge: a Thoroughbred

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