Track legend Jesse (5)

I believe the answer is:

owens

(Other definitions for owens that I've seen before include "Jesse who ran" , "Great athlete" , "Veteran runner" , "Jesse ____, Olympic gold medal sprinter" , "Jesse -, four-times Olympic gold medallist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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