...and appreciate, the progressive evolution of attitudes on race. We long have celebrated barrier breakers leading the way like Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. But Saunders is on to something here. Legendary agents of change are among us...
...been named the 2008 Youth Athlete of the Year by USA Track & Field. Hasay will be honored on Saturday, December 6, at the Jesse Owens Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The event will be held at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, Nevada, in...
...- Olympic gold medalists Bryan Clay and Stephanie Brown Trafton on Tuesday were named winners of the 2008 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. This marks the first time in their careers that Clay and Brown Trafton have earned this prestigious...
...- Olympic gold medalists Bryan Clay and Stephanie Brown Trafton on Tuesday were named winners of the 2008 Jesse Owens Award by USA Track & Field. This marks the first time in their careers that Clay and Brown Trafton have earned this prestigious distinction....
Background
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an African American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team.
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