Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) joins Native Bidaské to reflect on his historic 1964 victory, his lifelong ...

This Day in History: On October 14, 1964, history was made on the track in Tokyo, Japan, as Billy Mills, a relatively unknown American runner, stunned the world by winning the gold medal in the 10,000 ...

The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Jacob Nielson, The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D. Jan. 24—MITCHELL — One of the faces of the Corn Palace came to life Wednesday morning. Billy Mills, an Olympic Gold ...

Billy Mills releases 'Wings of an Eagle' book. Photo Credit: S.D. Nelson. Billy Mills releases 'Wings of an Eagle' book. Photo Credit: S.D. Nelson. Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills chatted about his ...

Growing up, we all have different dreams. Some want to become a doctor or an astronaut, but the moment we realize that dream and choose to chase it to reality is special. Billy Mills found his dream ...

Billy Mills turns 87 next week. Gerry Lindgren is 79. Dear friends since they were 1964 Olympians — Tokyo roomies — they also share a golden memory that turns 60 Friday. On that day — June 27, 1965 — ...

1. His origins: Was there any sign that Billy Mills might achieve something in life? He was raised in poverty on the Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Reservation in South Dakoka, surrounded by ...