Learn the details of who he was James Cleveland Owens (1913-1980) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was James Cleveland Owens?
James Cleveland Owens was born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, United States.
His unfortunate death was the March 31, 1980 (45 years ago) in Tucson, Arizona, United States by Lung cancer at 66 years of age.
American athlete who excelled at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying the racist beliefs of the time by winning four gold medals in track and field events.
Birth
- Full name: James Cleveland Owens
- Date:
- Place: Oakville, Alabama, United States
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
Death
- Date:
- Place: Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Age: 66 years old
- Time since death: 45 years
- Cause: Lung cancer
