What is the name of the famous Lakota Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000-meter run?
Maȟpíya Ičáȟtagya
Heȟáka Sápa
Siŋté Glešká
Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla
Answer
Tamakhóčhe Theȟíla, also known as Billy Mills, is a celebrated Oglála Lakota athlete who won the gold medal in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He is the first and only American to win this event and remains an inspiration to many.
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