2. Jesse Owens By: Naydelin& Poulina http://worldbookonline.com/student/home

3. Became A Star Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in berlin Germany. He set Olympic records in the 200-meter race and in the broad jump. The performance of Owens, who was black, was embarrassing to Adolf Hitler, the ruler of Germany. http://worldbookonline.com/student/home

4. CHILdHOOD Jesse Owens Oakville, Alabama, near Danville, on Sept. 12, 1913. His given and family name was James Cleveland Owens. At the age of 9 he moved with his family to civilian. http://worldbookonline.com/student/home

5. Olympic game Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 summer Olympic game in berlin, Germany. He set Olympic records in the 200 meter race and in the broad jump. The performance of Owens who was black and embarrassing to Adolf Hitler the ruler. http://worldbookonline.com/student/home

6. Jesse Owens adult life Owens eventually went into the public relations business. He worked in community service, especially youth work. Owens believed that athletic competition could help solve racial and political problems. http://worldbookonline.com/student/home