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Barefoot Runner: The Life Of Marathon Champion Abebe Bikila
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Its An Astonishing Sight, I Must Say: The Ethiopian, Abebe Bikila, Is Racing Barefoot.Bbc Radio Olympic Commentary, Rome, 1960Abebe Bikila Was The First Black African To Win An Olympic Gold Medal. He Won The Marathon Running Barefoot In Rome In 1960 And Won Again Wearing Shoes In Tokyo In 1964, Becoming The First Person To Win The Most Grueling Of All Human Contests Twice.Born Into Bitter Poverty In Rural Ethiopia In 1932, At Sixteen Bikila Joined The Imperial Guard Of The Emperor Haile Selassie. It Was There That He Came To The Notice Of The Swedish Athletics Coach Onni Niskanen, Whom Selassie Had Engaged To Try And Raise His Countrys Profile Through Sport. Bikila Became The Focus Of These Ambitionsand An Unwitting Figurehead For Black African Nationalism.Following The 1960 Olympics, Bikilas Life Took A Dramatic Turn When He Was Implicated In A Failed Coup Against Selassie. Bikila Was Initially Sentenced To Death But Was Eventually Pardoned Following Niskanens Intervention. Despite An Attack Of Appendicitis, Bikila Recovered In Time To Win The Olympic Marathon Once Again. Bikila Died In 1973.Paul Rambali Is A Writer And Broadcaster And Was A Rock Journalist For Nme During The Punk Era. The Author Of Two Books About France And Works Including Its All True And In The Cities And Jungles Of Brazil, A Personal Odyssey Exploring Issues Of Development And Culture In The Third World, He Also Ghostwrote Phoolan Devi, The Autobiography Of Indias Bandit Queen, Which Has Been Published In Twentysix Countries. He Now Lives In Paris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Barefoot Runner'? A: The book chronicles the life of Abebe Bikila, the first black African to win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon, focusing on his remarkable achievements and challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Barefoot Runner'? A: The author is Paul Rambali, a writer and broadcaster known for his works on various cultural and historical topics.
- Q: What notable achievements did Abebe Bikila accomplish? A: Abebe Bikila won two Olympic gold medals in the marathon, first running barefoot in Rome in 1960 and then wearing shoes in Tokyo in 1964.
- Q: Is 'Barefoot Runner' a biography? A: Yes, it is a biography detailing the life, struggles, and accomplishments of Abebe Bikila.
- Q: What type of book condition is being offered? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is overall in satisfactory shape.
- Q: How many pages does 'Barefoot Runner' have? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Barefoot Runner' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Barefoot Runner'? A: This book is the 1st edition.
- Q: In which category is 'Barefoot Runner' listed? A: The book is categorized under 'Black & African American' literature.