jesse owens

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Noun jesse owens has 1 sense

Owens, Jesse Owens, James Cleveland Owens - United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980)
--₁ is a kind of athlete, jock

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Jesse Owens

Description:

Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete, best known for his extraordinary achievements in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was a symbol of triumph over racial discrimination, setting multiple world records and winning four gold medals in Berlin, Germany.

Senses:

Noun:

1. (Person) - Referring to the famous American athlete Jesse Owens.

2. (Place) - A stadium named after Jesse Owens located in Columbus, Ohio.

Sample Sentences:

1. Jesse Owens was a legendary sprinter who defied expectations and broke records.

2. The Jesse Owens stadium is a popular venue for athletic competitions in Ohio.

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