Abebe Bikila date of birth:
August 7, 1932
How old was Abebe Bikila when died?
41
Where was Abebe Bikila born?
Jato, Ethiopia
When did Abebe Bikila die?
October 25, 1973
How tall is Abebe Bikila?
5' 10" (178 cm)
How much does Abebe Bikila weigh?
130 lbs (59.0 kg)
Short Biography
Abebe Bikila (Amharic: አበበ ቢቂላ; August 7, 1932 – October 25, 1973) was a double Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia, most famous for winning a marathon gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics while running barefoot. A stadium in Addis Ababa is named in his honor.