Description:
(First African to Win Olympic Gold Medal and the First Athlete to Win Two Olympic Marathons Back-to-Back)
Abebe Bikila was a well-known Olympic marathon champion who participated in 15 marathons, winning 12 of them. His successes and wins made him one of the greatest marathoners in the world. He is also the first man to win Olympics marathon twice and the first black man from Ethiopia to win an Olympics medal. He also participated in International Paraplegic Games in Norway as a paraplegic after facing a car accident. The story of his life was a source of inspiration for many people.
Birthday
July 7, 1932 (Cancer)
Born In
Ethiopia
Alternative names
Shambel Abebe Bikila
Height
178 cm
Died on
October 25, 1973
Parents
What was Abebe Bikila known for?
Abebe Bikila was known for being the first African to win a gold medal in the Olympic marathon.
Where did Abebe Bikila win his first Olympic gold medal?
Abebe Bikila won his first Olympic gold medal in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
How did Abebe Bikila make Olympic history in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?
Abebe Bikila made Olympic history in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first athlete to win the Olympic marathon twice.
What was unique about Abebe Bikila's performance in the 1960 Olympics?
Abebe Bikila's performance in the 1960 Olympics was unique because he ran the marathon barefoot and still won the gold medal.
How did Abebe Bikila inspire future generations of athletes?
Abebe Bikila inspired future generations of athletes by showing that with determination and hard work, one can achieve great success in the world of sports.
