jesse owens

1 Jesse Owens was the best track athlete at the 1936 Olympics due to his four gold medals in the 400 meter relay , the 100 meter dash , the 200 meter dash and the running board jump or the long jump. Now not only did he run but he showed that he was also versitlie and could jump. He also won a gold by the help of three others to win the 400 meter relays. Now a short summary of his life …showed first 75 words of 532 total…

…showed last 75 words of 532 total…There of course was a down side at his university though because of prej- udice people. Then the graet depression didn't help at all, fewer than 15 percent of the american youths seeked a degree weather they were black or white. Although there was a small number of black college people. If Jesse wouldn't have made himself the premire athletic prospect the would have never been thought of as one to continue or pursue his education.