In a strange twist, it was a German athlete,Luz Long, who helped Owens win his long jump gold medal.

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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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But Long,who set an Olympic long jump record during qualifying, gave Owens advice on how to improve his take-off.

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Following the suggestion of the U.S.team, Owens' granddaughter, Marlene Dortch,and Long's son,Kai, will award the medals for the men's long jump final on August 22.

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