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1961

The Grand Olympics

Directed by Romolo Marcellini
The most colorful pageant of sports in film!

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.

Duration

2h 22m

Released

May 26, 1961

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  • Jesse Owens
  • Bing Crosby
  • Rafer Johnson
  • John XXIII.
  • Ralph Boston
  • Wilma Rudolph
  • King Constantine II

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