Ethiopian Abebe Bikila won the Marathon, beginning a long line of African long distance champions Long Distance Champions from Africa Athlete event nation Adebke Bikila Marathon (1960, 1964) Ethiopia Mamo Wolde marathon (1968) Ethiopia Naftali Temo 10,000 m Kenya Muhammed Gammoudi 5,000 m (1968) Tunisia Miruts Yifter 5,000 m, 10,000 m (1980) Ethiopia Said Aouita 5,000 m (1984) Morocco Moulay Boutayeb 10,000 m (1988) Morocco John Ngugi 5,000 m (1988) Kenya Khalid Skah 10,000 m (1992) Morocco Deratu Tulu Women's 10,000 m (1992) Ethiopia

In 1960 Romanian high-jumper Iolanda Balas won the high jump by 14cm - largest margin of victory in 20th century. This was the first 6 foot leap in the Olympic Games. During his career Balas raises the world record from 1.73m to 1.91m. sets 14 world records, and wins 140 consecutive victories.

The Indian Hockey team's winning streak comes to an end with a 0-1 loss to Pakistan in 1960. Longest Olympic Team Winning Streaks Indian Hockey Team (1928-1960) 30 games 6 gold medals Hungarian Sabre Fencing Team (1924-1964) 46 games 8 gold medals United States Men's Basketball Team (1936-1972) 62 games seven gold medals

Name the super-heavyweight champion, who never fought professionally. Answer: Teofilo Stevenson of Cuba who won in 1972, 1976 and 1980.