A Very Bogart

posted September 10th by DirtyDanSin

This might be an abuse of power, but I am posting today my favorite sports moment. It is Billy Mills (a.k.a. Makata Taka Hela) finishing the 10k at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for the gold medal and an Olympic record time. It was one of the great upsets in sports history, to be sure (burnt much, Australia?) He was the first American to win the event, and the only Native American. Along w/Dan O’Brien he is also one of the few former foster youth to get the gold.

If you ever get a chance to hear him tell his story, take it. It’s a bit hackneyed after so many tellings, but sure to produce a rush of gooseflesh in any ‘Merican.

BONUS: He was a total hottie AND a US Marine at the time. Enjoy!

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If you enjoy that, here is a color film version of the race from a 1965 documentary that offers a more full, yet less iconic take.

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  • 1 naidajoy // Sep 10, 2008 at 11:35 am

    Your a hottie!

    current votes: 0 if this makes you say “props”

  • 2 jake // Sep 11, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Thanks for the gooseflesh.

    current votes: 0 if this makes you say “that’s what she said!”

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