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OHSAA renames state track championships after Jesse Owens
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The Ohio High School Athletic Association has renamed its annual state track and field championships in honor of legendary athlete Jesse Owens. The decision, approved unanimously by the OHSAA board, takes effect immediately and coincides with the 90th anniversary of Owens' four Olympic gold medals in 1936. This year's expanded event will run over four days in June at Ohio State's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.