Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics, featuring Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila's second marathon gold and a dramatic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and the U.S.
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Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics, featuring Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila's second marathon gold and a dramatic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and the U.S.
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Tokyo's streets hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics, where athletes competed under the watchful eyes of crowds and workers. Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila earned his second gold medal in the marathon, while Ahamed Isa from Chad represented his nation in its early years. The film features a dramatic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and the United States, along with the marathon's final moments through the city. The documentary runs for 170 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See Abebe Bikila's historic second gold medal win.
- Follow the marathon race through Tokyo's streets.
- Meet Ahamed Isa, a young athlete from Chad.
Did You Know
- Abebe Bikila won his second gold medal at the 1964 Olympics.
- Ahamed Isa represented Chad, a country younger than he is.
- The documentary runs for 170 minutes.
- The film was produced in Japan.
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What year did the Tokyo Summer Olympics take place?
The Tokyo Summer Olympics took place in 1964.
Who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?
Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila won the gold medal in the marathon.
How long is the duration of the Tokyo Olympiad documentary?
The duration of the Tokyo Olympiad documentary is 170 minutes.
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