1. VENN DIAGRAM COMPARISONS Abrea Hernandez World History-H 10-25-09

2. EARLY LIFE EVENTS/INFLUENCES Jackie Robinson Usain Bolt Born January 31, 1919 Father left family at early age Born in Cairo, Georgia Attended UCLA Lettered in baseball, track, football, and basketball Participated in track Moved to Pasadena, California Born August 21,1986 Born in Trelawney, Jamaica Lived with his mother, father and sister Attended William Knibb Memorial High School Tremendous athletes Competed in numerous competitions Best athletes in their schools Was influenced by his brother Mack Strong willed Attended Waldensia Primary School

3. ACCOMPLISHMENTS/FINDINGS/BEL IEFS JackieUsain Competed in the World Junior Championships Won a gold and 2 silver medals Competed in the World Youth Championships Won a gold medal First junior runner to break 20 second mark Graduated from Junior College The schools first athlete to letter in four sports for four years He played baseball, track, football, and basketball Loved and played sports throughout their lives Was drafted into the United States Army They worked extremely hard to accomplish these feats Dedicated Ran the 200 meter in 19.93 seconds Was the first African American to play professional baseball Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame Has broke over 2 World Records Battled through racial tension Competed in the Oylmpics

4. AFFECT ON HISTORY/LEGACY JackieUsain Opened the doors for African Americans in Baseball Was a very good baseball player and many looked up to him Fought for equality Opened the doors for different races in sports Broke World Records set by great runners Had his baseball jersey number retired Earned respect Given the title “Fastest Man Alive” Many consider him to be the best athlete ever Achieved acceptance in sports Many often consider him to be as great or better than Jesse Owens Brought respect and honor to Jamaica