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Jesse Cleveland Owens. By Alec. Fast Facts. Born Sept.12,1912 in Alabama Died March 31,1980 Lived in Cleveland, Ohio Son of sharecropper and a grandson of a slave At the age of 9, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio Ohio State University student He had a wife named Minny Soloman
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Jesse Cleveland Owens By Alec
Fast Facts • Born Sept.12,1912 in Alabama • Died March 31,1980 • Lived in Cleveland, Ohio • Son of sharecropper and a grandson of a slave • At the age of 9, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio • Ohio State University student • He had a wife named Minny Soloman • He won 4 Gold Medals • When he was a child his family was poor with no money • Best track racer in the world
What He Was Known For • Set new world records in the 220 yard dash, the 200 yard hurdles and the long jump and equaled.
Sources • www.Jesseowens.info • www.EnchanteLearning.com