Jesse Owens In Sports

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After reading and viewing information about Jesse owens (content), write a narrative from the perspective of LArry snyder and Jesse Owens

3:16 PM, Ohio State: Larry Snyder

“It’s time to pick new athletes coach!” suggested one of the athletes.
“Yeah yeah, but that doesn't mean I have to like it,” said Larry.
“Ok but you don’t have to snap. Hey, I wonder how many negroes you’ll have to reject!”

“I was hoping none.” The face of disgust beamed off the white athlete’s face as he slowly walked out the door. My decisions of not rejecting African Americans might have been seen as insane, but for me it’s logical. I mean why ignore 12% of America just because of how they were born. And between you and me, I prefer black athletes. They’re
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Will it be my fault that Jesse can never run again. But this thought fades away as he gets closer and closer to the finish line with the other runners a whole meter behind him.

“Jesse owens wins the 100 meter yard dash in a whopping 9.4 seconds. Tying the world record!”

I can’t believe what i just heard and seen. This must be a dream. I mean just a couple days ago he couldn’t stand without being in unbearable pain. And now he wins a gold medal in running. He won’t be so lucky next time. The long jump requires stability when you leap. And with the tailbone injured, it’s incertain if he can do this.
“The crowd stirs today as Gordon Douglas jumps 24 feet and 3 inches. A phenomenal feat that wows the crowd.”

“It’s Jesse Owens the star athlete who wowed us earlier in the 100 yard dash event. Weill he be able to live up to the reputation. He’s off to a good start, and leaps. Wow and impressive 26 feet and 8 ¼ inches, shattering the record by more than ½ a foot.”

I was happy for owens. He broke 3 records and tied one. I’m surprised he didn’t break his back. He has a long way to go before being a gold olympian but I’ll make sure he gets

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