21K views · 271 reactions | In 1960, a barefoot Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon in Rome and became a symbol of the determination and endurance of the Ethiopian people. Since then, the world has watched awestruck as the country’s long distance runners have triumphed at the games time and again. We wish our Ethiopian athletes success at the Summer Olympics in Rio. #Rio2016 #Ethiopia Source: www.youtube.com/olympics | Ethiopia Land of Origins | Facebook

Get ready for the 2021 Olympics by diving into the history of the games. | National Geographic