The Grand Olympics
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Grand Olympics
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 26, 1961
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
53%
Original Title
La grande olimpiade
Production Companies
Istituto Luce Cinecittà, CONI
Director
Romolo Marcellini
Description
Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.
