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Jesse Owens Against WW2
Jesse Owens Against WW2
They called him J.C. for short. His teacher called him
for the 100- yard dash equaling the world record. He also
broke the world records for the 220- yard dash by running it
in 20.3 seconds, the 220- yard low hurdles by running it in
level.
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admiration poured in from all over the world. His work with
six brothers and sisters. His wife’s name was Ruth Owens.
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