Jesse Owens grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and became one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history.
Running for Ohio State in 1935, he set three world records and tied a fourth in about 45 minutes. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics he won four gold medals.
Key Facts
- Lived: 1913 to 1980
- Olympic golds: 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump and 4 x 100 meter relay
- Proud Ohio State Buckeye
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976
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