Bikila
Americannoun
noun
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Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia took gold at the 1960 Rome Games while running barefoot, and again in Tokyo in 1964, this time in shoes, and famously performed calisthenics in the infield.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2021
By the 20-kilometer mark, Bikila jumped in front for good.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2021
Bikila was the first Olympic gold medal winner from sub-Saharan Africa, setting the standard for great African runners.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2020
Abebe Bikila was a last-minute addition to Ethiopia’s Olympic team thanks to an injury, so late that no shoes that fit were available.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2020
Bikila, a two-time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia, set a world record while running barefoot in the 1960 Rome Games.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2017
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