Birthday: July 7, 1932 (Cancer)
Born In: Shewa, Ethiopia
Abebe Bikila was a well-known Olympic marathon champion who participated in 15 marathons, winning 12 of them. His successes and wins made him one of the greatest marathoners in the world. He is also the first man to win Olympics marathon twice and the first black man from Ethiopia to win an Olympics medal. He also participated in International Paraplegic Games in Norway as a paraplegic after facing a car accident. The story of his life was a source of inspiration for many people.
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Also Known As: Shambel Abebe Bikila
Died At Age: 41
Born Country: Ethiopia
Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males
Died on: October 25, 1973
place of death: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
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