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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens
Class of 1970
Category: Track
Born: 9/12/1913
Died: 3/31/1980
Birthplace: Danville, AL
James Cleveland (Jesse) Owens was born in Danville, Alabama, on September 12, 1913. As a high schooler in Cleveland, Ohio, Jesse Owens set world records of 9.4 seconds in the 100 yard dash, 20.7 seconds in the 200 yard dash and 24' 11 3/4" broad jump. On May 25, 1935, at the Big 10 Meet, he set 3 new world records in the 220 yard low hurdles, the broad jump, and tied the 100 yard dash world record. In the 1936 Olympics, Jesse set new records in the 200 meter, the broad jump, as part of the 400 meter relay team, and tied the record in the 100 meter. In 1976 he was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1979 he received the Living Legends Award. Jesse Owens died on March 31, 1980.
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