Jesse Owens

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  • Jesse Owens birth

    Jesse Owens birth
    This is the day when Jesse Owens was born.
  • Period: to

    Jesse Owens lifespan

  • Big Ten Championship

    Big Ten Championship
    While Jesse was at the Big Ten Championship for track and field he set three world records and tied a fourth. This happened in about forty-five minutes.

  • Olympics

    Olympics
    Jesse Owens became the first African-American to win four gold medals at the Olympics.

  • Medal of Freedom

    Medal of Freedom
    Jesse Owens was awarded the highest civilian honor. President presented him the Medal of Freedom.

  • Diagnosed with cancer

    Diagnosed with cancer
    Jesse Owens was diagnosed with Lung cancer. He was a heavy smoker.

  • Jesse Owens dies

    Jesse Owens dies
    Jesse Owes dies from Lung Cancer. He was sixty-seven years old when he died.