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Barefoot and Victorious. Running barefoot, the Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila did not go unnoticed when he entered the marathon. He refused to be daunted by condescending remarks, however, leaving all his opponents behind and crossing the finishing line victorious under Constantine's triumphal arch.
12 sty 2013 · Twenty-eight years later, he entered the marathon at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He and his coach, Onni Niskanen, decided that Bikila, who ran barefooted, should make his final move a...
8 kwi 2011 · In the 1960s, top British road runners wore imported Japanese Tiger Cubs, a featherweight improvement on our usual clunky tennis shoes. In 1967 a rival English shoe was marketed with the slogan...
17 lip 2024 · Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila, running barefoot, triumphed in the marathon, becoming the first black African to win an Olympic gold medal. His victory not only brought immense pride to Ethiopia but also heralded the arrival of African athletes on the global sports stage.
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10 wrz 2024 · Abebe Bikila’s victory on September 10, 1960, was more than just a race; it was a defining moment in Olympic history. His barefoot run through the streets of Rome not only shattered records but also broke barriers, paving the way for African athletes to shine on the global stage.
