1913-1980

A biography of the noted black track star, whose record-breaking performances in college and in the 1936 Berlin Olympics assured him a place in sports history.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Jesse Owens, discussing his childhood, his running career, and his triumph at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

Examines the life and achievements of Jesse Owens, winner of four gold medals in track and field during the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin, Germany, and discusses his other record-breaking performances, as well as his activities in his later years.

Examines the life of Olympic gold-medalist, Jesse Owens.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and challenged Hitler's notion of Aryan superiority.

Offers a brief biographical profile of African-American track-and-field Olympian Jesse Owens.

An illustrated biography of Jesse Owens, an African-American track and field athlete who won four gold medals during the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and challenged Hitler's notion of Aryan superiority.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens, an African-American track and field athlete who broke Olympic records by winning four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Games in a Nazi-controlled Germany.

Presents a brief biography of Jesse Owens, in simple text with illustrations, including information on his early years, and how he won four gold medals in track and field at the Olympic Games.