Jesse Owens - Wikipedia
WEBJames Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. [ 3 ] Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history". [ 4 ]
Jesse Owens | Biography, Olympics, Medals, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJesse Owens (born September 12, 1913, Oakville, Alabama, U.S.—died March 31, 1980, Tucson, Arizona) was an American track-and-field athlete who became one of the sport’s most legendary competitors after winning four gold …
Jesse Owens: Biography, Athlete, Olympian, 1936 Olympics
WEBJun 19, 2024 · Jesse Owens is generally considered the greatest track and field athlete in history—and one of the greatest athletes, period. His athletic career began in high school, and he...
10 Things You May Not Know About Jesse Owens - HISTORY
WEBSep 12, 2013 · The African American track star hardly derailed Nazi plans for global disruption, but Jesse Owens did emerge as the standout figure of the Fuhrer's signature Olympic Games.
Biography | The Story of the Olympic Legend | Jesse Owens
WEBJesse Owens was an African-American track and field Olympic athlete who became a sports icon and a symbol of triumph against discrimination.
Jesse Owens Biography, Olympic Medals and Records
WEBSome might argue for Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps when it comes to selecting the greatest male Olympian of all time – but arguably nobody made a greater impact, or personified Olympic values, than Jesse Owens. An astonishingly gifted athlete who excelled in the 100m, 200m, long jump and relay, Owens’ track record speaks for itself.
Jesse Owens: Olympic Triumphs and Olympic-Sized Struggles - Biography
WEBJan 29, 2021 · Jesse Owens, a record-breaking Olympic sprinter and the best athlete of his time, spent much of his life struggling with issues of race. Unlike other athletes of his era, Owens'...
Jesse Owens' Historic Wins at the Berlin 1936 Olympics
WEBJesse Owens' Historic Wins at the Berlin 1936 Olympics | Throwback Thursday. 📺 Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action ️ https://go.olympics.com/watch 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http ...
Jesse Owens | Official Website | Track & Field Olympic Athlete
WEBJesse Owens was a record-setting track and field athlete who transcended sports and triumphed over discrimination. As depicted in the movie Race, Owens captivated the world’s attention through his exceptional performances at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
ESPN Classic - Owens pierced a myth
WEBJesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Munich. Owens' story is one of a high-profile sports star making a statement that transcended athletics, spilling over into the world of...
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