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Track & Field: Jesse Owens

1935-03-05

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Coll. Track & Field: Ohio St. Jesse Owens posed action.

James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist. Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history".

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  • Title: Track & Field: Jesse Owens
  • Date: 1935-03-05
  • Location: US
  • Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
  • Subject Keywords: Ohio State, Track & Field, Jesse Owens, College, Sports, 1930s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_1117112
  • Credits: TIME
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
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