James Cleveland Owens

Jesse Owens: The Life and Tragic Fate of the Olympic Champion

James Cleveland Owens (known more widely as Jesse Owens) was an American track and field athlete. He rose to international fame at the 1936 Olympic Games, where he became a four-time Olympic champion. Owens won gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4×100 meter relay. In the relay event, he set a […]