JESSE OWENS

JESSE OWENS

• Was born Sept. 12, 1913
• Set high school records in 1928
• Won all of his track events

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• Entered the 1936 Olympics
• Hitler approved, but not Jews.
• First black person to participate in the games.

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• Worked as slave.
• Won 4 gold medals at 1936 Olympics
• He worked hard to support his family

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• He proved that dreams do come true.
• He proved that dreams do come true.
• He was inspired by others
• He was inspired by others
• Set example for black history
• Set example for black history

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• Jesse was an icon to his generation
• Awarded the highest civilian honor in the U.S

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• 6 feet in high jump
• 24 feet 11.75 inches in broad jump (world record)
• 100 yard dash in 9.4 seconds (tied world record)
• 220 yard dash in 20.7 seconds (high school world record)

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• May 25, 1935 - Big Ten Championships
• Set three world records and tied another
• Done in about 45 minutes
• Done in about 45 minutes
• Worked with sore back

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• After Olympics, he was a playground director in Cleveland
• In Chicago, devoted time to underprivileged youth
• Was director of the Chicago Boys' Club

ONE INSPIRATION QOUTE FROM JESSE

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"We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort."