Jesse Owens
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Summary
Jesse Owens was born on September 12, 1913[1], in Oakville[2]. He died on March 31, 1980[3], in Tucson[4]. He worked as a sprinter[5], athletics competitor[6], long jumper[7], entrepreneur[8], and athlete[9]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,344 views/month, #4,535 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oak Woods Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: M. Ruth Solomon[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: Olympic champion[15]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[16], East Technical High School[17], North Platte High School[18]
- Award received: Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], Congressional Gold Medal[20], Theodore Roosevelt Award[21], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[23], IAAF Hall of Fame[24], Silver Olympic Order[25]
- Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[28]
- Commons category: Jesse Owens[29]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[30]
- Sport: athletics[31]
- Family name: Owens[32]
- Given name: Jesse[33]
- Official website: http://www.jesseowens.com/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jesse Owens[35]
- Commons gallery: Jesse Owens[36]
- Record held: Men's long jump world record progression[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Nickname: The Buckeye Bullet[41]
- Country for sport: United States[42]
- Height: 178 cm[43]
Why It Matters
Jesse Owens has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Jesse Owens born?
Jesse Owens's place of birth was Oakville[2].
Where did Jesse Owens die?
Jesse Owens passed away in Tucson[4].
Who was Jesse Owens married to?
Jesse Owens's spouses include M. Ruth Solomon[12].
What did Jesse Owens do for work?
Jesse Owens worked as a sprinter[5], athletics competitor[6], long jumper[7], entrepreneur[8], and athlete[9].
Where did Jesse Owens go to school?
Jesse Owens was educated at Ohio State University[16], East Technical High School[17], and North Platte High School[18].
What awards did Jesse Owens receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], Congressional Gold Medal[20], Theodore Roosevelt Award[21], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].