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Two-time Olympic marathon champion Abebe Bikila born

August 7, 1932 - October 25, 1973 (41)

Abebe BikilaTwo-time Olympic marathon champion (Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964) Abebe Bikila born in the village of Jato, located 9 kilometers outside the town of Mendida, Ethiopia. He is remembered for winning the 1960 marathon as a barefoot runner.

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