http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9myoXFk-O4U

By Sonali, Erin and Caitlyn

Birth and ChildhoodOakville, Alabama September 12, 19134 sisters, 5 brothers James Cleveland OwensFirst teacher nicknamed him JesseWent to school in ClevelandThin and sickly6 years old: started picking cottonJunior High: began his career in athleticsGood at the high jump and broad jump

Adult Family Life and DeathMarried to Ruth SolomonWent to Ohio State UniversityThree daughters: Gloria, Beverly and

MarleneDied March 31, 1980

Likes and DislikesLIKES:RunningHelping people Setting world recordsFamily

;

DISLIKES:Signs that said whites

onlyHitler

Initiatives/ContributionsHelping peopleProving to Hitler he could do what he wanted

(compete in Olympics)Stood up for himselfRunning/being fast

Interesting FactsOnce the fastest man aliveQuit school to find a job to feed his familyHeight was 5’10”Weighed 165 pounds

Statue in Cleveland, OhioMonument and museum: Oakville, Alabama

IB Attitudes and AttributesRisk-taker: when setting world recordsCaring: when helping kidsThinker: when thought about his family and

equal rights

Key ConceptsHad responsibility to care for his wife and

childrenConnected well with kids (very well )Reflected on the care of black people and

their rights

Questions

Sonali: Did he have a pet?Erin: Does his high school still stand?Caitlyn: How old was he when he started

running?

Closinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1XclGwJ

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