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The Sports Odyssey: A Quiz on the Epic Journeys of Athletes and Teams in Sports and Sporting Events
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Which legendary runner captured the hearts of millions with his barefoot victory at the 1960 Rome Olympics?
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Abebe Bikila
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Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopian runner, made history by winning the marathon barefoot at the 1960 Rome Olympics, becoming the first sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic gold medal.