Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens (James Cleveland Owens) was born September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, United States and he died on March 31, 1980 in Tucson, Arizona, United States. His family ( Beverly Owens, Gloria Owens, Marlene Owens).

Jesse Owens was a track and field star. His most famous moment came in the 1936 Olympics when he won four gold medals – much to the annoyance of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party who hoped the Olympics would be a showcase for Aryan supremacy. In his later life, Jesse Owens became a goodwill ambassador for America and athletics.