Luz Long

German long jump champion, European record holder, Olympic hero. Much known as the part of great friendship story with Olympic great Jesse Owens during 1936 Berlin Games.

As a member of Leipzig SC, was excelled in long jump. Won German title six times, also secured two European Championships silver. But his biggest achievement came in Berlin final where he took silver behind legendary Jesse Owens. He helped to Owens during the qualifying round, sharing an idea to reaching final in the penultimate attempt after his two fouls. Thus led their good friendship which hailed by IOC later on the stories.

Luz Long died in Italian front during World War II at the Sicilian invasion campaign.

Long's touching memory is lasting Sportmuseum Leipzig in his hometown.