The marathon king who changed the Olympics forever - BBC Africa
From serving Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to becoming a marathon legend, Abebe Bikila made history as the first black African man to win an Olympic gold medal. He was also the first athlete to defend a marathon Olympic title. After years running at the top of his game, he suffered life changing injuries leaving him unable to walk. But he picked himself up and competed and won in competitions for disabled athletes. World famous while he was alive, he has inspired generations of athletes, but his incredible story has been forgotten by many outside of his home country.
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