The legend of Jesse Owens began well before he arrived on campus at Ohio State.
A standout track star at the high school level, Owens maintained three national interscholastic records while dashing past the competition during his time at Cleveland East Tech. Due to his outstanding resume, alongside his pledge to compete for Ohio State during his college years, track and field enthusiasts sought every opportunity to watch Owens dominate on the track.
Just a few months before Owens began his Ohio State career, fans in Columbus received a sneak peek of what he would bring to the table for the Buckeyes.