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Long jump. James Cleveland " Jesse " Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. [3] Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history". [4]
The Book Thief. The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies. It was adapted into the 2013 feature film, The Book Thief.
Helene Bertha Amalie "Leni" Riefenstahl (German: [ˈleː.niː ˈʁiː.fn̩.ʃtaːl] ⓘ; 22 August 1902 – 8 September 2003) was a German film director, photographer and actress known for producing Nazi propaganda. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] A talented swimmer and an artist, Riefenstahl became interested in dancing during her childhood, taking lessons ...
"Race" is based on the story of Jesse Owens, the superstar whose quest to become the greatest track athlete in history thrusts him into the 1936 Olympics
Feb. 18, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The former home of track and field legend Jesse Owens on the Hilltop. Owens lived here while representing the United States on the 1936 Olympic team
2016 – present. Little People, Big Dreams is a series of children's books by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara. The series explores the lives of notable people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. The books are told as a story with illustrations from over 70 different artists. A section containing facts, photos and a timeline ...
The Jesse Owens Story is a 1984 American two-part, four-hour [1] made-for-television [2] biographical film about the black athlete [3] Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood [4] plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more. [5] It originally premiered in syndication [6] on July 9 and 10 ...
Gabrielle Union and more celebrity parents have released picture books for children. The Bring It On actress released her debut book, Welcome to the Party, in May 2020 to celebrate non-traditional ...