About the film

The Grand Olympics

19616142 min
Documentary
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
Director
Romolo Marcellini
Released
May 26, 1961
Country
Italy
Productions
Istituto Luce CinecittàCONI

Part of 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012

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