Jesse Owens
American track and field athlete (1913–1980)
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Updated 2026-05-29
Track star who swept four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, setting records in each event. Owens became the most visible athlete of his era, though the spotlight came with the weight of racing under a deeply segregated America.
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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who made history at the 1936 Olympic Games by winning four gold medals, setting Olympic records in each event. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history.
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