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Episode 13: Legendary Athletes Who Put Columbus, Ohio on the Map

April 30, 2021 • Chris Bournea

How did Columbus, Ohio, nurture the talents of legendary athletes like 2021 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Ethel Johnson, Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens, Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, and superstar bodybuilder and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger? Find out in this episode.

To hear Ethel Johnson describe her upbringing in Columbus and how she and her sisters got into the business, watch the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring" on Amazon Prime Video.