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Jesse Owens


Born
in Oakville,Alabama, The United States
September 12, 1913

Died
March 31, 1980


James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. He was the most successful athlete at the 1936 Summer Olympics, a victory more poignant and often noted because Adolf Hitler had intended the 1936 games to showcase his Aryan ideals and prowess.
The Jesse Owens Award, USA Track and Field's highest accolade for the year's best track and field athlete, is named after him, in honor of his significant career. ...more

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Jesse: The Man Who Outran H...
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The Jesse Owens Story.
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I Have Changed
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Jesse
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Track and Field
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Chronicle of a Different St...
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The New Test Ta Men
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“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds. ”
― Jesse Owens
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“Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.”
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“One chance is all you need.”
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