Who was Jesse Owens?

Who was Jesse Owens?

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History, Health Sciences, Physical Ed, Biology

6th - 9th Grade

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The video covers Jesse Owens' remarkable achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals, defying Nazi ideology. It highlights his early life in Alabama, overcoming health issues, and his rise to fame despite racial segregation. Owens' college years at Ohio State University were marked by record-breaking performances. Post-Olympics, he faced challenges due to racial discrimination but later became a US Good Will Ambassador and received prestigious awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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