What memorable milestone did Mimoun achieve in 1956?
His first Olympic medal
His first European Championship
His first World record
His first Olympic gold
Answer
Mimoun's first Olympic gold came in 1956 when he won the 5,000m race in Melbourne. Mimoun had been competing at the Olympics since 1948, but he had not yet won a medal. In 1956, Mimoun was in top form and he dominated the 5,000m race from start to finish.
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