jesse owens

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jesse owens

Jesse Owens sprinted to victory on the track.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An American track and field athlete: Jesse Owens was a United States athlete, specifically a Black American, who achieved legendary status for his performances in sprinting and long jump.
    • A historical figure known for defying Nazi ideology: He is renowned for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, an achievement that contradicted Adolf Hitler's propaganda of Aryan supremacy.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Jesse Owens is celebrated as one of the greatest athletes in history.
    • The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics is a powerful lesson in courage and excellence.
Advanced Usage
  • "a Jesse Owens-like performance": used to describe an athletic achievement of extraordinary and historic dominance.
    • The young sprinter's four gold medals were a Jesse Owens-like performance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Owens: A common shorthand reference for the athlete.
    • Owens' victories were a landmark moment in sports history.
Synonyms
  • Olympic champion: A winner at the Olympic Games.
  • Track star: A famous runner in track and field events.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Doing a Jesse Owens": (Informal, historical) To achieve a great victory against significant odds or in the face of prejudice.
    • By winning decisively despite the hostile atmosphere, the team felt they were doing a Jesse Owens.
jesse owens

Jesse Owens sprinted to victory on the track.

Noun
  1. United States athlete and Black American whose success in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin outraged Hitler (1913-1980)

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