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Jesse Owens

American track and field athlete (–)

For the film, see Jesse Owens (film).

Owens at the Summer Olympics, where he won four Olympic gold medals

Full&#;nameJames Cleveland Owens
Born()September 12,
Oakville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, () (aged&#;66)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Resting&#;placeOak Woods Cemetery
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationOhio State University,
Fairmont Junior High School,
East Technical High School[1]
Height5&#;ft 11&#;in (&#;cm)[2]
Weight&#;lb (75&#;kg)
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SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprint, Long jump
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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, – March 31, ) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the Olympic Games.[3]

Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhap