Athlete or Ambassador: What it means to represent the U.S. at the Olympics (Virtual) Wednesday July 28, 2021 Free From the outsized importance of Jesse Owens competing in Nazi Germany in1936 to the Cold War proxy battle known as the Miracle on Ice in 1980, Olympic events have often taken on increased geopolitical significance. At the same time, individual athletes have used their platforms to advance their personal political and social goals as well. Inspired by the 2021 Olympics and our Emmy award-winning film JESSE OWENS airing on August 3 at 9/8c on PBS, join AMERICAN EXPERIENCE for a discussion examining the intersection of athletic competition and politics at the Olympic Games.