A historic feat in Olympic history! In 1960, Ethiopian runner, Abebe Bikila, made Olympic history by winning the marathon barefoot, becoming the first Black African to claim an Olympic gold medal in the event. Bikila had trained in Ethiopia, alternating between running with and without shoes. However, just days before the Rome Olympics, his shoes fell apart. After purchasing a new pair that caused painful blisters, Bikila made the bold decision to run the marathon barefoot. Not only did he win t