Question

how and why did jesse Owens come to be known as the Buckeye bullet?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Owens was nicknamed the “Buckeye Bullet.”

While smashing records for the Ohio State Buckeyes track team, he became known as the “Buckeye Bullet.” Although he was the first black man elected captain of an Ohio State varsity team, Owens was barred from living in the on-campus dormitory because of the color of his skin.

Answer 2

Answer:

The movie is a chance for the nation to get to know the Ohio State legend nicknamed the “Buckeye Bullet” for his track-star prowess — and celebrated for inspiring activism and a legacy of education. Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics against the backdrop of an Adolf Hitler