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Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian marathon runner who won the 1960 Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the first African to win an Olympic gold medal. He also won the 1964 Olympic marathon in Tokyo, becoming the first person to win two Olympic marathons. Bikila was born in Jato, Ethiopia, on 7 August 1932. He was the son of a shepherd and grew up in poverty. He was a member of the Ethiopian Imperial Guard and was trained in running by his commanding officer. Bikila made his international debut at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, where he finished in ninth place. He went on to win the marathon at the 1959 Pan-African Games in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the 1960 Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the first African to win an Olympic gold medal. He also won the 1964 Olympic marathon in Tokyo, becoming the first person to win two Olympic marathons. Bikila's career was cut short in 1969 when he was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. He continued to compete in wheelchair races and won several gold medals at the Paralympic Games. He died in 1973 at the age of 41. Bikila was an inspiration to many and is remembered as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. He was posthumously awarded the Order of the Star of Ethiopia by Emperor Haile Selassie in 1971.

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Occupation actor
Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 7 August 1932
Birthday 7 August
Birthplace Jato, Mendida, Ethiopian Empire
Date of death 25 October, 1973
Died Place Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nationality Ethiopia

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Abebe Bikila Height, Weight & Measurements

At 41 years old, Abebe Bikila height is 177 cm and Weight 57 kg.

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Height 177 cm
Weight 57 kg
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Who Is Abebe Bikila's Wife?

His wife is Yewibdar Giorghis (1954 - 25 October 1973) ( his death) ( 4 children)

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Wife Yewibdar Giorghis (1954 - 25 October 1973) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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Abebe Bikila Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Abebe Bikila worth at the age of 41 years old? Abebe Bikila’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Abebe Bikila's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1969

In 1969, Bikila was in a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down for the remainder of his life. Bikila continued to be a national hero in Ethiopia, where many people made pilgrimages to visit him before his death in 1973.

1960

In the famous 1960 Olympics, Bikila ran barefoot over the cobblestones of the Appian Way in Rome, Italy, to break Czechoslovakian runner Emil Zátopek's 1952 marathon record by nearly eight minutes.

1932

Abebe Bikila was born on August 7, 1932 in Jato, Ethiopia. He was married to Yewibdar Giorghis.