Question

jesse owens olympic triumph over time and hitlerism,\ by lerone bennett jr.19meanwhile, there were other indications that the games were not going to follow hitlers script. on the opening day, jesse owens set a world record of 10.2 seconds in a trial heat of the 100-meter dash. although the record was later disallowed because of sprinters, owens
ipped out of his starting holes,\ an eyewitness said, \as though slung by a giant catapult,\ and led from the first stride.which choice best describes what role this sentence plays in the passage?a it provides evidence that multiple athletes on the american olympic team performed well.b it creates suspense by making readers wonder whether owens will be successful.c it provides a firsthand account of how owenss speed seemed superhuman.d it develops the idea that black americans faced harsh discrimination in the 1936 olympics.

Explanation:

The sentence uses an eyewitness quote to describe Jesse Owens' explosive start, emphasizing his extraordinary speed with vivid, firsthand language. Option A is incorrect because the sentence only focuses on Owens, not multiple athletes. Option B is wrong as the sentence describes a completed action, not building suspense about future success. Option D is irrelevant, as the sentence does not address discrimination. Option C matches: it is a firsthand account highlighting Owens' seemingly superhuman speed.

Answer:

C. It provides a firsthand account of how Owens's speed seemed superhuman.