Shambel Abebe Bikila (Amharic: ሻምበል አበበ ቢቂላ; August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) was an Ethiopian marathon runner who was a back-to-back Olympic marathon champion. He was the …

Oct 21, 2025 · Abebe Bikila (1932–73) was a marathon runner from Ethiopia who won a gold medal while running barefoot at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He then bested his own …

Biography Abebe Bikila was born in Ethiopia on 7 August 1932, the day of the Los Angeles Olympic marathon. Attacking by the obelisk Twenty-eight years later, he entered the marathon …

Oct 25, 2023 · Shambel Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian marathon runner who was a back-to-back Olympic marathon champion. He is the first Ethiopian Olympic gold medalist, winning his and …

Ethiopian track and field athlete, Abebe Bikila (1932-1973), was the first black African to win an Olympic medal, and the first man ever to win two Olympic marathons. Known for his grace and …

Jan 13, 2025 · Abebe Bikila, the barefoot legend, made history by winning the 1960 Rome Olympic Marathon, becoming the first African to win an Olympic gold in the event, and forever …

When Abebe Bikila – running barefoot – became the first black African to win an Olympic marathon gold medal on the streets of Rome, it was without doubt one of the most iconic …

Abebe BIKILA Ethiopian athlete BIKILA, a true trailblazer, paved the way for African athletes in long-distance running and became the first athlete to win two gold medals in the marathon.

Jul 17, 2024 · The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Abebe Bikila is a name that shines brightly in the history of athletics, especially within the realm of marathon running. Known for his unprecedented feat of winning the 1960 Olympic marathon …