"It took me 20 years to realize that I did have the ability to win the race. Winning is not about the time. It's about everything coming together. Winning is about not being afraid of losing."

Billy Mills (1938)
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About Billy Mills

Billy Mills is a Native American former track and field athlete and United States Marine. He was born on June 30, 1938, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Mills is best known for his gold medal victory in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where he set a new Olympic record.

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