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          Jesse Owens

          American track and field athlete (1913–1980)

          For the film, see Jesse Owens (film).

          Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he won four Olympic gold medals

          Full nameJames Cleveland Owens
          Born(1913-09-12)September 12, 1913
          Oakville, Alabama, U.S.
          DiedMarch 31, 1980(1980-03-31) (aged 66)
          Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
          Resting placeOak Woods Cemetery
          Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
          EducationOhio State University,
          Fairmont Junior High School,
          East Technical High School[1]
          Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[2]
          Weight165 lb (75 kg)
          Spouse

          M.

          Ruth Solomon

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          (m. 1935)​
          SportTrack and field
          Event(s)Sprint, Long jump
          Personal best(s)60 yd: 6.1
          100 yd: 9.4
          100 m: 10.2
          200 m: 20.7
          220 yd: 20.3

          James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the