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Aug 28, 1960

Anita Lonsbrough wins gold

Anita Lonsbrough wins gold

Aug 25, 1960

Danish cyclist Knud Enemark Jensen collapsed during his race under the influence of Roniacol and later died in the hospital

Danish cyclist Knud Enemark Jensen collapsed during his race under the influence of Roniacol and later died in the hospital

Aug 25, 1960

USA's Wilma Rudolph took gold from Britain's Dorothy Hyman in the 200m. She also won gold in the 100m and 4x100m relay

USA's Wilma Rudolph took gold from Britain's Dorothy Hyman in the 200m. She also won gold in the 100m and 4x100m relay

Aug 25, 1960

Larissa Latynina helped Russia win 15 of the 16 golds on offer to women gymnasts

Larissa Latynina helped Russia win 15 of the 16 golds on offer to women gymnasts

Aug 25, 1960

Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the marathon bare-footed to become the first black African Olympic champion

Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the marathon bare-footed to become the first black African Olympic champion

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