Statements (617)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:biography |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
civil rights
racial equality Equality in sports |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
civil rights
racial equality |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Track_and_Field
|
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:the_Congressional_Gold_Medal
gptkb:the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom the James E. Sullivan Award Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement Gold Medal in 200 meters Gold Medal in 100 meters the Olympic Order Honorary doctorate from Fisk University the Olympic Gold Medal in 1936 the James E. Sullivan Award in 1936 the Olympic Gold Medal in the 100 meters the Olympic Gold Medal in the 200 meters the Olympic Gold Medal in the 4x100 meter relay the Olympic Gold Medal in the long jump Gold Medal in 4x100 meter relay Gold Medal in long jump the Olympic Gold Medal |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Olympic_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:James_E._Sullivan_Award gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously Black Sports Hall of Fame Inductee National Track and Field Hall of Fame Inductee U. S. Olympic Hall of Fame Inductee International Olympic Committee's Pierre de Coubertin Medal James E. Sullivan Award in 1936 |
| gptkbp:biography |
gptkb:Jesse:_The_Life_and_Times_of_Jesse_Owens
gptkb:William_J._Baker gptkb:Jesse_Owens:_An_American_Life Jesse Owens: The Story of a Champion " Jesse: The Life and Times of Jesse Owens" I Have Changed |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1913-09-12
September 12, 1913 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Oakville,_Alabama,_USA
gptkb:Oakville,_Alabama |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
1913
|
| gptkbp:born |
September 12, 1913
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Oakville,_Alabama
|
| gptkbp:born_on |
September 12, 1913
|
| gptkbp:career_end |
1940s
|
| gptkbp:career_start |
1930s
|
| gptkbp:check_in_time |
10.3 seconds
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
three Three children three daughters Three daughters |
| gptkbp:college |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Statues and memorials in his honor
|
| gptkbp:competed_in |
gptkb:100_meters
gptkb:200_meters gptkb:4x100_meters_relay gptkb:1936_Berlin_Olympics gptkb:United_States gptkb:Luz_Long gptkb:1936_Summer_Olympics gptkb:Long_jump gptkb:1936_Olympics Luz Long in the long jump the 1935 Big Ten Championships Adolf Hitler's ideology |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:the_1936_Berlin_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Pioneer for African American athletes
Symbol of the fight against racism Advocate for equality in sports Symbol of hope and perseverance Legacy in sports history Role model for future athletes Icon of the Olympic spirit Influence on sports and civil rights movements Representation of African American excellence |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Symbol of hope and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:date |
August 25, 1936
August 3, 1936 |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1980-03-31
March 31, 1980 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Tucson,_Arizona
gptkb:Tucson,_Arizona,_USA |
| gptkbp:death_year |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:died |
March 31, 1980
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Tucson,_Arizona
|
| gptkbp:died_on |
March 31, 1980
|
| gptkbp:discipline |
gptkb:Long_jump
|
| gptkbp:distance |
8.06 meters
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:Jesse_Owens:_An_American_Life
" Jesse Owens: An American Life" Jesse Owens: An American Hero |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
|
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Mass_Relay
gptkb:100_meters gptkb:200_meters gptkb:4x100_meters_relay gptkb:Olympic_Games gptkb:1936_Summer_Olympics gptkb:Long_jump 4 × 100 meters relay sprinting long jump 200 meters race Gold medal in long jump |
| gptkbp:faced_discrimination |
During his career
|
| gptkbp:family |
Married to Ruth Solomon
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:Berlin,_Germany
gptkb:1936_Summer_Olympics Inspiration for future athletes Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Inducted into the U. S. Olympic Hall of Fame August 1936 Challenged Nazi ideology Global recognition as a sports icon Impact on race relations in sports Received the Congressional Gold Medal. Won 4 Gold Medals |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:1936_Berlin_Olympics
Breaking racial barriers in sports Winning four gold medals in 1936 Olympics Four gold medals in 1936 Olympics breaking racial barriers in sports winning four gold medals in 1936 Olympics Breaking racial barriers defying Nazi propaganda his performance at the 1936 Olympics |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:Tucson,_Arizona
gptkb:Berlin,_Germany gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I always loved running. It was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power."
" The only man who has never made a mistake is the man who has never done anything." " You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." " It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog." " A lifetime of training for just ten seconds." " I’d like to be remembered as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people." " The only bond worth anything between human beings is their humanness." " I had a job to do, and I did it." |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Jim_Thorpe
gptkb:Luz_Long |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
biographies and films
|
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Race_(2016)
" Race" (2016) |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
' Race' released in 2016
|
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
August 1936
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:James_Cleveland_Owens
|
| gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction |
gptkb:1983
gptkb:National_Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:United_States_Olympic_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
Distance of 8.06 meters in long jump
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
three daughters
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Sports history
Olympic history Racial equality in sports |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
African American history
track and field sports history Olympic history |
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
Professional athlete
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
young athletes
Young athletes African American athletes |
| gptkbp:has_student_body |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
|
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:James_Cleveland
gptkb:Owens |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
gptkb:Larry_Snyder Track and field track and field athletes Various youth sports teams the Chicago Lions |
| gptkbp:height |
1.83 m
6 ft 1 in 1.83 meters |
| gptkbp:high_school |
gptkb:East_Technical_High_School
|
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:golf
fishing hunting |
| gptkbp:honorary_title |
from several universities
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Olympic_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Jesse_Owens_Award gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame Inducted into the U. S. Olympic Hall of Fame |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jesse Owens
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased participation of African Americans in sports
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:athletes
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement Sports history Inspiration for future athletes African American athletes Track and field history Global sports community |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Future generations of athletes
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:athletes
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement sports history the civil rights movement African American athletes |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Community_Support
gptkb:family Track and field legends His family Track and Field Coaches Track coach Charles Riley His coach Larry Snyder |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Athletes worldwide
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
future generations of athletes
Future generations of athletes the next generation of athletes |
| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
gptkb:Jesse_Owens_Foundation
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_NAACP
gptkb:the_United_States_Olympic_team gptkb:the_Ohio_State_Buckeyes gptkb:the_International_Olympic_Committee gptkb:Alpha_Phi_Alpha_fraternity gptkb:Olympic_Games gptkb:the_National_Federation_of_State_High_School_Associations gptkb:the_1936_Olympic_relay_team gptkb:the_National_Association_of_Intercollegiate_Athletics gptkb:the_National_Collegiate_Athletic_Association gptkb:the_U._S._Olympic_Committee gptkb:the_U._S._Olympic_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Ohio_State_Buckeyes_track_team gptkb:the_1936_U._S._Olympic_team the National Track and Field Hall of Fame the Olympic Committee the 1936 Olympic team that competed in Berlin the National High School Athletic Association the National High School Sports Hall of Fame the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame the Ohio State Buckeyes track team the 1935 Big Ten Conference championship team the 1936 Olympic long jump team the 1936 Olympic sprint team the 1936 Olympic team the 1936 Olympic gold medal team |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
numerous books and articles
numerous documentaries numerous biographies biographies and studies historical analysis in sports history |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
hope and perseverance
the fight against discrimination Hope and perseverance racial equality in sports the fight against racism resilience and determination |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
1930s
the 1930s |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
|
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
numerous documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:Nazi_racial_superiority_theories
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the greatest athletes
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
documentaries about sports history
documentaries about the Olympics Books about sports history |
| gptkbp:is_inspired_by |
future generations of athletes
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Four gold medals in 1936 Olympics
breaking racial barriers his performance in track and field |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Minnie_Ruth_Solomon
|
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Race_(2016)
films and documentaries Movies and documentaries Films and documentaries films about his life the film ' Race' (2016) |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:Jesse_Owens_International_Athletic_Foundation
gptkb:U._S._Congress gptkb:the_International_Olympic_Committee gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee gptkb:the_United_States_Congress gptkb:the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom statues and memorials Various memorials and events numerous awards posthumously Various schools and institutions U. S. Postal Service stamp U. S. Postal Service with a stamp the United States Postal Service with a stamp his contributions to sports and society one of the greatest athletes of all time a postage stamp in 1990 |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his achievements in athletics
his performance in the 100 meters his performance in the 200 meters his performance in the 4x100 meter relay his performance in the long jump |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
World record in long jump
the 100 meters world record at 10.2 seconds the 200 meters world record at 20.7 seconds the 4x100 meter relay world record at 39.8 seconds the long jump world record at 26 feet 5 1/2 inches world records in 1935 |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:The_Buckeye_Bullet
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
his humility and sportsmanship
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:cultural_icon Pioneer for African American athletes inspiration for future generations Symbol of overcoming adversity inspiration for future athletes Inspiration for athletes Inspiration for athletes worldwide Symbol of racial equality symbol of athletic excellence pioneer for African American athletes |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Berlin,_Germany
|
| gptkbp:medal |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Mass_Relay gptkb:100_meters gptkb:200_meters gptkb:4x100_meters_relay gptkb:4 gptkb:Track_and_Field gptkb:gold gptkb:Long_jump long jump 4 Gold Medals four gold medals 100 meters in 1936 200 meters in 1936 4x100 meter relay in 1936 long jump in 1936 |
| gptkbp:mentor |
young athletes
Young African American athletes |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Buckeye_Bullet
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:1936_Berlin_Olympics
Four gold medals in 1936 Olympics First athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics Four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Setting three world records in one day Set a world record in long jump First Olympic athlete to win four gold medals in a single Games four gold medals in 1936 Olympics |
| gptkbp:notable_athletes |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
the history of the Olympics |
| gptkbp:notable_authors |
Various brands
the 1968 Olympic Project for Human Rights |
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Forest_Lawn_Memorial_Park
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
sports history
the civil rights movement American sports culture. |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:U._S._Olympic_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:National_Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:International_Sports_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:United_States_Olympic_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Ohio_State_University_Athletics_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:the_U._S._Olympic_Hall_of_Fame the National Track and Field Hall of Fame |
| gptkbp:notable_recipients |
the Olympic Order
the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement the Olympic Gold Medal in 1936 the Jesse Owens Award the National Sports Hall of Fame induction the Olympic Gold Medal in 100 meters the Olympic Gold Medal in 200 meters the Olympic Gold Medal in 4x100 meter relay the Olympic Gold Medal in long jump the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Award the Track and Field News Athlete of the Year the Ohio State University Distinguished Alumni Award |
| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Luz_Long
gptkb:Ralph_Metcalfe Jesse Owens vs. Luz Long |
| gptkbp:olympic_games |
gptkb:1936_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:Olympic_Games_in_Berlin
gptkb:the_1936_Berlin_Olympics gptkb:1935_Big_Ten_Championships the 1935 Big Ten Championships the 1935 NCAA Championships the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Stephan_James
|
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Jesse_Owens_Award gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom gptkb:Jesse_Owens_International_Trophy gptkb:Jesse_Owens_Memorial_Park Inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame Inducted into the International Olympic Committee Hall of Fame Inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983 Jesse Owens Memorial Park in Oakville, Alabama Inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1974 Jesse Owens Award for the best male athlete in track and field Honored by the United States Postal Service with a stamp in 1990 |
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Civil rights issues after his athletic career |
| gptkbp:raises_funds_for |
gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
|
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:the_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom international acclaim the James E. Sullivan Award in 1936 |
| gptkbp:received_the_james_e._sullivan_award |
for the best amateur athlete in the United States
|
| gptkbp:received_the_presidential_medal_of_freedom |
posthumously
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:International_Olympic_Committee
|
| gptkbp:record |
gptkb:World_record_in_4_×_100_meters_relay
gptkb:Mass_Relay gptkb:100_meters gptkb:200_meters gptkb:Long_jump long jump World record in long jump (1935) World record in 100 meters World record in 200 meters World record in long jump world record in 4x100 meter relay World record in 4x100 meters relay world record in 100 meters world record in 200 meters 100 meters in 10.3 seconds 200 meters in 20.7 seconds long jump of 8.13 meters long jump of 8.06 meters Long jump of 8.06 meters Olympic record in long jump long jump at 26 feet 5 1/2 inches 4x100 meter relay in 1936 for the longest jump in history at the time for long jump at 1935 Big Ten Championships 20.7 seconds Olympic record in 200 meters the long jump in 1935 100 meters in 1935 200 meters in 1935 long jump in 1935 |
| gptkbp:relationship |
Friendship with Luz Long
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
three world records in one day in 1935
|
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:retired |
1940s
competitive athletics in 1940s |
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:Motivational_speaker gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners 1948 Sports administrator |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1940
|
| gptkbp:serves_as |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:training |
| gptkbp:set_a_record_in |
the 100-yard dash
the 200-yard dash the 220-yard dash |
| gptkbp:set_a_world_record |
100 meters in 1936
200 meters in 1936 4x100 meter relay in 1936 long jump in 1936 |
| gptkbp:set_world_records |
gptkb:5
|
| gptkbp:set_world_records_in |
track and field
|
| gptkbp:specializes_in |
Track and field
|
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Athletics
Track and field track and field |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Minnie_Ruth_Solomon
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Alpine_skiing gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement gptkb:Track_and_Field gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:Racing gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:humanitarian_aid symbol of hope symbol of courage Role model symbol of history symbol of perseverance symbol of pride symbol of equality role model symbol of hope and perseverance symbol of achievement symbol of excellence Sports ambassador symbol of inspiration symbol of success symbol of hope for many sports ambassador American hero symbol of change symbol of hard work symbol of athleticism symbol of determination champion of equality symbol of legacy mentor to young athletes influential figure in sports history symbol of dedication relay runner symbol of sportsmanship symbol of athletic excellence advocate for youth sports American sports icon pioneer for African American athletes hero to many Olympic legend advocate for education in sports inspiration for civil rights leaders inspiration for the Olympic movement legend in athletics member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity pioneer in Olympic history track star Track and field legend symbol of talent African American athlete Pioneer in sports track and field sprinter |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the history of the Olympics
the history of sports and civil rights |
| gptkbp:was_a_motivational_speaker_after |
his athletic career
|
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
Sports marketing
African American athletes breaking racial barriers in sports African American representation in sports African American athletes in the Olympics breaking racial barriers in athletics sports and civil rights advocacy sports and civil rights |
| gptkbp:was_a_symbol_against |
racism in sports
|
| gptkbp:was_a_track_and_field_athlete |
specializing in sprints and long jump
|
| gptkbp:was_a_track_and_field_athlete_from |
the United States.
|
| gptkbp:was_a_track_and_field_coach |
at various institutions
|
| gptkbp:was_a_track_and_field_star_at |
gptkb:the_1936_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:was_a_track_coach_at |
gptkb:the_University_of_Illinois
gptkb:the_Ohio_State_University |
| gptkbp:was_a_track_star_at |
gptkb:East_Technical_High_School
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
His family
His coaches his coach, Larry Snyder His experiences in the 1936 Olympics |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his speed and agility
breaking racial barriers in sports his speed and jumping ability |
| gptkbp:weight |
185 lb
70 kg 77 kg |
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:the_100_meters_at_the_1936_Berlin_Olympics gptkb:the_4x100_meter_relay_at_the_1936_Berlin_Olympics gptkb:the_long_jump_at_the_1936_Berlin_Olympics 4 gold medals 4 Gold Medals 100 meters race four gold medals 200 meters race Gold medal in long jump four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Gold medal in long jump at 1936 Olympics the 200 meters at the 1936 Berlin Olympics |
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:James_E._Sullivan_Award
gptkb:Jesse_Owens_Award gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Jesse:_The_Man_Who_Outran_Hitler
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:London_2012_Olympics
gptkb:Montgomery gptkb:Olympic_Games_1936 gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Century gptkb:Race_(film) gptkb:Alpha_Phi_Alpha_fraternity gptkb:Montgomery,_Alabama gptkb:Olympic_Games gptkb:Olympics gptkb:USA gptkb:Bessemer,_Alabama gptkb:Ohio_State_University gptkb:BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year_Lifetime_Achievement_Award gptkb:Alpha_Phi_Alpha gptkb:Carl_Lewis gptkb:City_of_Columbus gptkb:Usain_Bolt gptkb:Baltimore gptkb:Columbus gptkb:Huntsville gptkb:Harlem gptkb:The_Ohio_State_University gptkb:Dunbar_High_School gptkb:Shaker_Heights,_Ohio gptkb:race gptkb:U._S._Olympic_Team gptkb:U._S._Olympic_team gptkb:Alpha_Phi_Alpha_Fraternity gptkb:Racing gptkb:arena gptkb:The_Arthur_Ashe_Courage_Award gptkb:The_Spingarn_Medal gptkb:Laureus_trophy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|