However, it was not until 13 years after her run that the IAAF first recognised women’s world records for the mile. When Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon gold medal, images of him running ...

According to a press release sent by the ministry, Emperor Naruhito spoke about his memories of Abebe Bikila's victory at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and wished for the health and happiness of the ...

But he became better known as a distance runner and marathoner, winning a 10K silver medal in 1968 and succeeding his countryman, Abebe Bikila as marathon champion that year. A hero in his native ...