Old track star Jesse (5)

I believe the answer is:

owens

(Other definitions for owens that I've seen before include "US athlete" , "Olympic athlete" , "Jesse who ran" , "inspiring athlete" , "Great athlete" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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