Owens, Jesse


Definition: Meaning of, Owens, Jesse in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈəʊɪnz /

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  1. (1913-80) a very successful black US ATHLETE, who won four GOLD MEDAL s at the 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES in Berlin. This disproved the Nazi idea that the 'Aryans' (= white people from Northern Europe) were better than people of other races. Hitler refused to attend the ceremonies at which Owens was given his GOLD MEDALs.
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