Abebe Bikila approaching the finish line during the men’s marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Bikila won the marathon runnig bare foot, also setting a new world record. He is the first Ethiopian Olympic gold medalist, winning his and Africa’s first gold medal (Rome, Italy 1960) [2867×1901]

Abebe Bikila approaching the finish line during the men’s marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. Bikila won the marathon runnig bare foot, also setting a new world record. He is the first Ethiopian Olympic gold medalist, winning his and Africa’s first gold medal (Rome, Italy 1960) [2867×1901]

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