Today in 1964 Billy Mills shocked the world by running the most incredible race in history. His final lap in the men's 10,000 meter run during the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan will never be forgotten... Billy Mills will be remembered as an American Legend for centuries to come. As noted before, Billy Mills remains the only one in the Western Hemisphere to win the Gold Medal in the men's 10,000 meter run during the Olympics.
On this memorable day, I salute you Billy!
SFC Guerrero
San Antonio, Texas
we need another Billy Mills in distance running. Not to mention the excitement those announcers had is contagious when you watch the video of that race.
Huge inspiration. One of the greatest running stories of all time. He speaks about it with such passion. Loved it. I have to say though, at the beginning I thought I was watching Iron Eagle.
On this memorable day, I salute you Billy!
SFC Guerrero
San Antonio, Texas
Ron Clarke was gracious as well in this upsetting loss
len wallach, former director, bay to breakers