Did Jesse Owens smoke purposely

Answer 1

Jesse Owens did not smoke purposely as a means of promoting smoking; however, he was known to have smoked cigarettes at various points in his life. Owens faced the pressures and lifestyle choices common among many athletes of his era, but he later expressed regret about smoking. His focus was primarily on his athletic career and the impact he made as an Olympic champion, rather than on smoking as a deliberate choice.