Jesse Owens (1977) | Hall of Fame Inductees

Jesse Owens

Induction:
1977

Track & Field 1935-36

Jesse Owens is regarded as one of Ohio State’s and America’s most cherished athletes. On May 25, 1935, Owens set three world records and tied a fourth in the span of 70 minutes at the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor. He also won four NCAA titles that year. He will forever be remembered for his accomplishments at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games where he won Gold Medals in the broad jump, 100-meters, 200-meters and the 400-meter relay.