The Grand Olympics backdrop

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.

Release Date: May 26, 1961

Status: Released

Genres:

Documentary

60

Cast

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Himself

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Himself

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Himself

John XXIII.

John XXIII.

Himself

Ralph Boston

Himself

Wilma Rudolph

Self (uncredited)

Constantine II of Greece

Constantine II of Greece

Self (uncredited)