Jesse Owens

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Jesse Owens

• By Dj

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Introduction

• Jesse 0wens was a famous runner. he had a sad
  child hood he started training hard and went on
  to do great things.

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Childhood

• He was born September 12 ,1913 he lived in
  Oakville, Alabama. He was very poor it was hard
  for his parents to support him and his six
  brothers and three sisters. He had to work the
  land he barley went to school unless they didnt
  need him . He wasnt very smart in high school he
  met a running teacher. So every morning he would
  run to alley near where he meet the coach. The
  coach would be waiting with a hot waiting for
  Jesse.

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His job

• It was hard work but he loved to run. He won 75
  out of 79 of his races.

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Olympics

• Jesse won four medals set three records in Ann
  Harbor. He was awarded for his hard work he was
  awarded the medal of honor. Jesse proved that
  white people arent better than black people.

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Conclusion

• Jesse Owens is a hero to many kids .Some day many
  kids are going to be just like him.

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Sources

• Jesse Owens Running into History by Elaine
  Israel
• Fact monster and Jesse Owens .com