Jesse Ownes _____.

was brought up in poverty.

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started to train for the Olympic games when he was a youth.

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started to run because his mother and father pulled him through.

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first competed in the Olympic Games.

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ran faster than anyone could jump.

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Solution

The correct option is A was brought up in poverty.
Option A is correct because it properly states that Jesse Owens was brought up in poverty.
Supporting Statement: Jesse Owens, the son of a poor black family with six other brothers and sisters, the first years of his life were very difficult.
The other options are incorrect as they do not provide the correct information.

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Below is some information about Jesse Owens , one of the most famous athletes of all times. His friend is planning to write his biography .Using information from the table,complete the biography.( The first gap has been completed for you, as an example.)

1913: Birth, Alabama, USA

1934: After First world War-goes to school , teachers recognise and develop his athletic talents.

1935: Six world records

1936: Berlin Olympics, four gold medals

1950: Sports experts vote him Greatest Track Athlete of the half Century.

1960: Another athlete breaks Owen’s last Olympic record.

1980: Dies of lung cancer.

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Because of his achievements in the track and field events, in 1950 he (4) __________. His last Olympic record (5) __________ only in 1960. This great athlete (6) __________ 1980.

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