Abebe Bikila, an unknown Ethiopian man, stunned the world by winning Olympic gold in the marathon in 1960. He became a legend, the first African to win a gold medal, and went on to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the marathon four years later. Despite a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed, Bikila found a new meaning of competition, taking up archery for the Paralympics and competing as a handicapped dog sledder.
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In 1960, a barefooted Ethiopian athlete made international headlines by winning the Olympic gold medal in the marathon, running through the streets of Rome.
