Abebe Wakgira
Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Abebe Wakgira (also spelled Abebe Wakjira[1] born 21 October 1921) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner. Abebe competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, finishing seventh in 2:21.09.4.[2] Both he and Abebe Bikila notably run and completed this Olympic marathon barefoot, after having found their team provided shoes uncomfortable.
