Early Life
When was Jesse Owens born?
September 12, 1913
How far did Jesse have to walk every day to get to school?
Nine miles
When Jesse tried out for the olympics in 1932 did he make it?
No
In 1935 at a conference meet, how many events (out of 4) did Jesse Owens win?
3 out of 4
What did Jesse Owens say his best accomplishment was?
His wife, Ruth Solomon.
Where was Jesse Owens born?
Oakville Alabama
How did he help his family as a young boy?
Worked on the farm whenever possible and collected food with brothers.
What did Jesse and Ruth name their first child?
Gloria Owens
How was Jesse Owens injured?
He fell down a flight of stairs (he still won all his events and even set a world record).
What year did he break the record for long jump?
1935
Who were Jesse Owens parents?
Dad - Henry Owens
Mom - Mary Emma Owens
At what age did Jesse Owens fall in love with Ruth Solomon?
At age 14
What was Jesse voted as in high school?
Student body president and Squad captain
Why did Jesse Owens and Ruth Solomon get married?
She was pregnant
At the 1936 Berlin olympics Jesse Owens was the first to what?
Win four gold medals in a single Olympic game
What was Jesse Owens original name?
J.C Owens
What was Jesse Owens called in the Newspaper after he scored more than half the points for his team?
A one man team
Where did Jesse Owens go to college?
Ohio State University
Why was Jesse Owens losing his races?
With Ruth being pregnant and them getting married things were very hectic
How fast did Jesse Owens run the 200 yard dash, breaking the world record?
20.7 seconds
What happened to Jesse Owens as a baby?
Boils appeared on his legs. His mom had to carve them out with very hot knife.
What high school did Jesse Owens go to?
Fairmount Junior Highschool
In college what was a Jesse’s grade average?
A D average
When and how did Jesse Owens die?
March 31, 1980
Lung cancer do to smoking
How far did he jump in long jump, breaking the world record?
26 feet 8 1/4 inch