The Ohio State University has an extraordinary history of producing legendary figures who achieved global renown across professional sports, entertainment, literature, and public service. While two-time Heisman Trophy-winning running back Archie Griffin is immortalized as a legendary sports icon, legendary track and field superstar Jesse Owens—who captured four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games and cemented an eternal legacy of athletic greatness—stands out as arguably the most internationally famous individual associated with the university.