Abebe Bikila Professions : Olympic athlete Born : August 7, 1932 Died : October 25, 1973 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Abebe Bikila I wanted the world to know that my country Ethiopia has always won with determination and heroism. Abebe Bikila running sports country Men of success meet with tragedy. It was the will of God that I won the Olympics, and it was the will of God that I met with my accident. I accepted those victories as I accept this tragedy. I have to accept both circumstances as facts of life and live happily. Abebe Bikila victory tragedy men Similar Authors Betty Cuthbert olympic-athlete Bill Toomey olympic-athlete Brian Goodell olympic-athlete Bruce Jenner olympic-athlete Bryan Clay olympic-athlete Brutus Hamilton olympic-athlete All Authors
