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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Athlete
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gptkbp:careerStart
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1958
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gptkbp:charityWork
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Supports_various_Native_American_charities
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gptkbp:children
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3
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gptkbp:coachingCareer
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gptkb:University_of_South_Dakota
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gptkbp:college
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gptkb:University_of_Kansas
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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Promotes_Native_American_culture_through_sports
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gptkbp:events
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Long-distance running
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gptkbp:famousPerson
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gptkb:Wokini:_A_Lakota_Journey_to_Happiness_and_Self-Understanding
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gptkbp:famousQuote
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"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."
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gptkbp:famousRival
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gptkb:Ron_Clarke
1964 Olympic 10,000 meters final
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gptkbp:filmography
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Running Brave
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gptkbp:fullName
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gptkb:William_Mervin_Mills
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gptkbp:hasBirthDate
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June 30, 1938
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gptkbp:honors
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Inducted_into_the_National_Native_American_Hall_of_Fame
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Billy Mills
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gptkbp:influence
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Advocate_for_Native_American_rights
Influenced_the_running_community_and_Native_American_athletes.
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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gptkb:Jim_Thorpe
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gptkbp:inspiration
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"The only way to prove that you are a good runner is to run."
Native_American_youth
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gptkbp:involvedIn
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Continues to be involved in athletics and coaching
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gptkbp:is_a_platform_for
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gptkb:Running_Strong_for_American_Indian_Youth
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gptkbp:legacy
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Inspiration for future generations of athletes
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gptkbp:militaryService
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gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Oglala_Lakota
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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1964 Olympic Trials
Gold medal in 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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gptkb:Bill_Easton
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gptkbp:notableGames
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1964 Tokyo Olympics
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gptkbp:personalBest
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10,000 meters in 28:24.4
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gptkbp:placeOfBirth
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gptkb:Pine_Ridge,_South_Dakota,_USA
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gptkbp:recognizes
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Recognized as one of the greatest distance runners in history
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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1970
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gptkbp:sport
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Track and field
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gptkbp:sportsmanship
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Promotes sportsmanship and fair play
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gptkbp:sportsTeam
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gptkb:James_E._Sullivan_Award
Focus on mental strength and resilience
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gptkbp:spouse
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Married
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Oglala_Lakota_Reservation
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