Jesse Owens flashcard

Front

Where was the Olympics held in 1936?

Back

Germany

Front

in which state was Owens born?

Back

Alabama

Front

At what age did Owens move to Ohio?

Back

9

Front

What was Owen's nickname?

Back

JC

Front

Which two things could Owens do better than anyone?

Back

He could jump longer and run faster.

Front

Which of these is untrue?
No one welcomed him in the country
No one wanted him in the stadium
No one wanted him running that race
Everyone cheered him on in the race.

Back

Everyone cheered him on in the race.

Front

What was Owen's name at birth?

Back

James Cleveland Owens

Front

Owens got the name Jesse because of his Southern accent

Back

True

Front

Where did Owens track career begin?

Back

Eastern High School

Front

The University did not pay tuition.

Back

True