Abebe Bikila

About Abebe Bikila

Birth Day: August 7, 1932
Birth Place: Australia
Died On: Oct 25, 1973 (age 41)
Birth Sign: Leo

Abebe Bikila Net Worth

Abebe Bikila was born on August 7, 1932 in Australia. Long-distance runner who became Africa's first black gold medalist after winning marathon gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
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💰Abebe Bikila Net worth: 105.5 million

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About

Long-distance Runner who became Africa's first black gold medalist after winning marathon gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Before Fame

He was discovered by athletic trainer Onni Niskanen while living in a small village in Ethiopia.

Trivia

He won two career Olympic marathon gold medals while running barefoot.

Family Life

He had four children: Dawit, Tsige, Yetnayet, and Teferia.

Associated With

He blazed the way for Future marathon Olympic gold medalist like Paul Tergat .