Jesse Owens

Born: Sept. 12, 1913

1930: Sets high school records in long jump, 100yard dash and 200-yard dash

1935: At Ohio State, sets five meet records at the Big Ten Track and Field Championship

1936: Wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics

1936: Ends amateur athletic career

1976: Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Died: March 31, 1980

Source: jesseowens. com