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Owens, James Cleveland(Jesse)

Born: 1913 AD
Died: 1980 AD, at 67 years of age.

Nationality: Unknown
Categories: Athlete

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US track and field athlete

 

broke world records in 220-yard sprint, long jump, and 220-yard low hurdles and tied record for 100-yard dash, all in one hour 1933

 

won gold medal in Olympic 100-meter dash 1936

 

won gold medal in Olympic 200-meter dash 1936

 

won gold medal in Olympic long jump 1936

 

co-won gold medal in Olympic 4x100-meter relay 1936






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