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Billy Mills, born on June 30, 1938, is an American Olympic long-distance runner. He won the gold medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Native American athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. Mills' athletic career was marked by challenges, as he overcame poverty and racial discrimination to achieve辉煌 on the Olympic stage. more

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