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In 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon barefoot, becoming the first black African to win gold. After his shoes caused blisters, he ran barefoot, setting a world record. Four years later, at the Tokyo Olympics, he broke his own record, cementing his place in history.
January 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In 1960, Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon barefoot, becoming the first black African to win gold. After his shoes caused blisters, he ran barefoot, setting a world record. Four years later, at the Tokyo Olympics, he broke his own record, cementing his place in history.