jesse owens

Early Life

• Born September 12, 1913, in Oakville, Alabama.
• Education: East Technical High School, The Ohio State University.
• He was interested in Track and Field.

Major Accomplishments

• Jesse won 4 gold metals at the 1936 Olympic games.
• He tied National high school records in the 100 yard dash.
• He also tied Nationals in the 200 yard dash and the long jump

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Later Years

• Jesse Owens died on March 31, 1980
• What I admire most about Jesse is all what he has accomplished in his life.
• Owens eventually found hsi calling in public relations and marketing.
• Owens retired from amateur athletics and started to earn moneyfor his physi

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