Jesse Owens

Track and Field Athlete

Quote: "We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort." (http://www.jesseowens.com/quotes/)"

Biography: Owens’ athletic career began in high school when he won three track and field events at the 1933 National Interscholastic Championships. Two years later, while competing for Ohio State University, he equaled one world record and broke three others before qualifying and competing in the 1936 Olympics. (https://www.biography.com/athlete/jesse-owens)