About
Long-distance runner who became Africa's first black gold medalist after winning marathon gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Before Fame
He was discovered by athletic trainer Onni Niskanen while living in a small village in Ethiopia.
Trivia
He won two career Olympic marathon gold medals while running barefoot.
Family Life
He had four children: Dawit, Tsige, Yetnayet, and Teferia.
Associated With
He blazed the way for future marathon Olympic gold medalist like Paul Tergat .
