Tag: Abebe Bikila
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The historic moment when Abebe Bikila, born in rural Ethiopia, became the first Black African to win Olympic gold in the marathon. From his discovery running barefoot in the army to the stunning last-mile surge in the streets…
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The remarkable journey of Len Tau and Yasmani, Tswana tribesmen who made history in 1904 as the first Black Africans to compete in the modern Olympics. Running barefoot in the challenging St. Louis marathon, they faced obstacles like…
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