Lutz Long

Lutz Long (1913 - 1943) was a German Olympic athlete, most notable for giving advice to his competitor, Jesse Owens. Owens went on to win the gold medal for the long jump event at the 1936 Summer Olympics thanks to Long's advice. For his actions in the spirit of sportsmanship, Long was posthumously awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal.

Related Topics:
1913 - 1943 - German - Olympic - Jesse Owens - Gold medal - Long jump - 1936 Summer Olympics - Pierre de Coubertin medal

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Long was wounded when fighting in Sicily and died in an English military hospital.

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