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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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