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Jesse Owens facts for kids
For the film, see Jesse Owens (film).
Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he won four Olympic gold medals | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Cleveland Owens |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (1913-09-12)September 12, 1913 Oakville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1980(1980-03-31) (aged 66) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Woods Cemetery Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Ohio State University, Fairmont Junior High School, East Technical High School |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 165 lb |
| Spouse(s) | M. Jesse Owens facts for kids - Kids encyclopediaRuth Solomon (m. 1935) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Sprint, Long jump |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60 yd: 6.1 100 yd: 9.4 100 m: 10.2 200 m: 20.7 220 yd: 20.3 |
James 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.
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