Jesse Owens
Olympic athlete
1913 – 1980
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Who was Jesse Owens?
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens 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.
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.
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- Born
- Sep 12, 1913
Oakville - Also known as
- James Cleveland Owens
- J.C.
- James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens
- Parents
- Spouses
- Minnie Ruth Solomon
(1935 - 1980/03/31)
- Minnie Ruth Solomon
- Children
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Ohio State University
- East Technical High School
- Lived in
- Cleveland
- Oakville
- Died
- Mar 31, 1980
Tucson - Resting place
- Oak Woods Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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