| Ethiopia at the 1964 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | ETH |
| NOC | Ethiopian Olympic Committee |
| in Tokyo | |
| Competitors | 12 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Abebe Bikila |
| Medals Ranked 24th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Ethiopia competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Twelve competitors, all men, took part in eleven events in three sports. [1] Abebe Bikila repeated as Olympic champion in the men's marathon.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Abebe Bikila | Athletics | Men's marathon | 21 October |
Four cyclists represented Ethiopia in 1964.
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Ethiopia competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 18 competitors, all men, took part in 13 events in 3 sports.
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