Olentangy West in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Jesse Owens Track

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

1. The Jesse Owens Track Marker

Inscription. James Cleveland (Jesse) Owens, 1913-1980, Ohio State University Track and Field Star, Olympic Champion, Ambassador of Sports, Humanitarian, Friend of Youth.

Jesse Owens' incomparable achievements as an Ohio State and Olympic athlete are legendary.

During the Big Ten Championships in 1935, he set three world records and tied a fourth. In the 1936 Olympic Games he won four gold medals.

He carried the name of this University and this country to world acclaim. He personified the sportsmanship ideal. He cared for people and challenged them to give their best.

As long as athletes compete in sports, or people strive for excellence in any undertaking, the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens will remain an enduring inspiration.

Erected by The Ohio State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 40° 0.684′ N, 83° 1.713′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Olentangy West. Marker is on Fred Taylor Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on SW corner of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2450 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus OH 43210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jesse Owens (here, next to this marker); Coach Woody Hayes (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement / Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Coach Woody Hayes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lane Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lane Avenue Bridges (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Lane Avenue Bridges (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

2. The Jesse Owens Track Marker

Also visible is the Jesse Owens historical marker.

Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

3. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,230 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.