Owens and Long families to unite at Worlds

MIAMI: One of the most memorable moments of athletics history will be recalled at the Berlin World Championships when the granddaughter of American Jesse Owens and the son of German Luz Long present medals in the Olympic Stadium.

Black sprinter Owens, won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, in Nazi Germany, beating Long in the long jump.

Marlene Dortch, one of Owens' granddaughters, and Long's son Kai will present the medals in the long jump during the championships which are to be held from Aug 15-23.