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Movie Description This fine production tells the true and unique story of Billy Mills, the South Dakota Sioux Indian who became the only American ever to win the Olympic Gold Medal in the 10,000 Meter Run. With an exceptional degree of determination, Mills was able to accomplish this feat under extremely adverse conditions.
Synopsis Based on the true story of Sioux athlete Billy Mills. Billy attended the University of Kansas in the 60s, where he excelled in sports but had to contend with his fellow classmates' virulent racism. Billy's athletic career culminated in 1964, with the winning of a gold medal for long distance running at the Tokyo Olympiad. Mills' victory is considered by many to be one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Olympic Games.
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