Here you will see several special United States athletes who have transcended the accomplishments of their international competitors to carve out a permanent place in Olympic history. Both Summer and Winter Olympic competition are featured (not in chronological order) on this tape that is narrated by Curt Chaplin. Jesse Owens is the first athlete featured with comments by 400 meter champion Archie Williams. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is shown in 1988, being unbeaten in four years, creating a new world record in the heptathlon. Carl Lewis is highlighted in the 100 meters both in 1984 and 1988 which includes brief interviews. 400 meter hurdle specialist Edwin Moses is shown both in 1976 and 1984 in addition to being interviewed. Bruce Jenner set five personal bests in the 1976 decathlon while winning the gold medal. 17 athletes are featured in all as The Olympic Series Polygram Video teamed with the International Olympic Committee to make this possible.
