Jessie Owns
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John Melby
Mrs. Teacher
English
9/28/10
Jesse Owens Jesse Owens is not only an Olympic legend, but has set a course in history that would provide motive for millions of track and field racers. James Cleveland was his name as a young chap. Born on September 12, 1913; James Cleveland grew up as a poor boy with his grandfather being a slave and his father a shop keeper. He was often sick with what his mother would call the “devils cold”. Going to school as a child, James did not get his new name from his parents or his family, but got it from his school teacher. His classmates called him J.C., but his teacher did not understand him when he gave his name and took it as Jesse instead (Online, Owens). Jesse had a very difficult life when he was growing up because his parents were poor; he had lots of responsibilities. Many of his duties consisted of being a delivery boy, repairing shoes and loading freight cars. In the time he was not working, he would run for enjoyment and found it to be quite entertaining. Only because of a man who was very encouraging, was he able to expand his running abilities and do well in high school (Online, Owens).
When Jesse was a young student, he was able to accomplish a broad jump of twenty-two feet, a six foot high jump, and won the Ohio State Championships three times in a row. While participating in the Interscholastic Meet in Chicago, Jesse Owens completed a 100-yard dash in 9.4 seconds only to tie the acquired world record. His success is what triggered his great and long career in racing cross country and track (Online. Legend).
Jesse Owens had a very early start at his career life when he attended Ohio State University. When he had attended the NCAA races in Berlin on 1935-1936, he won a record of
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eight championships; in the meet Jesse Owens was often called the “Buck Eyed Bullet” by his coach because of his immensely fast speed. All these successes lead to a wonderful professional career
John Melby
Mrs. Teacher
English
9/28/10
Jesse Owens Jesse Owens is not only an Olympic legend, but has set a course in history that would provide motive for millions of track and field racers. James Cleveland was his name as a young chap. Born on September 12, 1913; James Cleveland grew up as a poor boy with his grandfather being a slave and his father a shop keeper. He was often sick with what his mother would call the “devils cold”. Going to school as a child, James did not get his new name from his parents or his family, but got it from his school teacher. His classmates called him J.C., but his teacher did not understand him when he gave his name and took it as Jesse instead (Online, Owens). Jesse had a very difficult life when he was growing up because his parents were poor; he had lots of responsibilities. Many of his duties consisted of being a delivery boy, repairing shoes and loading freight cars. In the time he was not working, he would run for enjoyment and found it to be quite entertaining. Only because of a man who was very encouraging, was he able to expand his running abilities and do well in high school (Online, Owens).
When Jesse was a young student, he was able to accomplish a broad jump of twenty-two feet, a six foot high jump, and won the Ohio State Championships three times in a row. While participating in the Interscholastic Meet in Chicago, Jesse Owens completed a 100-yard dash in 9.4 seconds only to tie the acquired world record. His success is what triggered his great and long career in racing cross country and track (Online. Legend).
Jesse Owens had a very early start at his career life when he attended Ohio State University. When he had attended the NCAA races in Berlin on 1935-1936, he won a record of
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eight championships; in the meet Jesse Owens was often called the “Buck Eyed Bullet” by his coach because of his immensely fast speed. All these successes lead to a wonderful professional career