James Owens is famous primarily for his remarkable achievements as an athlete and for his contributions to Track and Field. He gained international recognition by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he famously challenged Adolf Hitler's notions of Aryan superiority. Beyond his athletic prowess, Owens became an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement, using his platform to advocate for racial equality and social justice. His legacy endures as a symbol of perseverance and excellence in sports.
Jesse Owens' given name is James Cleveland Owens.
James Owens - VC - was born in 1829.
James Lawrence Owens died in 1960.
James Lawrence Owens was born in 1899.
James Cleveland Owens. The Jesse apparently came about as a mishearing of JCJames Cleveland Owens.
James Owens - VC - died on 1901-08-20.
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