Louis Silvie Zamperini (January 26, 1917 – July 2, 2014) was an American World War II veteran, an Olympic distance runner and a Christian evangelist. He took up running in high school and qualified for the United States in the 5,000 m race for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, finishing 8th while setting a new lap record in the process.

Dec 24, 2014 · Zamperini flew in B-24s in the Pacific War Theater and went on a number of bombing raids. In May 1943, Zamperini went out on a mission to search for a missing plane when his plane had trouble of its own. Zamperini and the …

Louis Zamperini’s story, told in the best-selling biography and hit movie Unbroken, has captivated audiences worldwide. These accounts document Louie’s early days as a troubled youth, his rise to high school/Olympic track star, and his horrific experiences as a WWII POW.

Apr 17, 2024 · When Louis Zamperini was 21 years old, he ran at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and broke records with Adolf Hitler in the audience. By 26, he was an Army Air Corps bombardier serving in World War II, fighting against the Axis Powers. And on May 27, 1943, he crashed into the Pacific Ocean, spending 47 days adrift at sea.

Dec 22, 2014 · Adapted from Laura Hillenbrand's book of the same name and directed by Angelina Jolie from a script by the Coen brothers, Unbroken tells the story of Olympian and WWII hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini, whose B-24 suffered mechanical difficulties and went down over the Pacific Ocean, leaving him stranded at sea. He was captured by the Japanese and ...

After surviving 47 days adrift at sea, Louis Zamperini endured brutal conditions at the hands of his Japanese captors in a POW camp. But the story doesn't end there. Learn about Louis Zamperini's life after WW2 ended and his new fight began.

Nov 11, 2014 · Louis Zamperini was a World War II veteran and Olympic distance runner. Zamperini competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and was set to compete again in the 1940 games in Tokyo, which...

Aug 11, 2020 · Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that highlights the accomplishments of athletes who served in the U.S. military. In 1936, 19-year-old Louis Zamperini qualified for the Summer Olympics in...

Louis Zamperini was an Olympic athlete and a US prisoner of war survivor (World War II), who later became a Christian evangelist. Being born into a non-English speaking family in the United States of America started out as a struggle for Louis Zamperini.

Louie Zamperini, the legendary figure of the 20th century, captured hearts worldwide with his extraordinary resilience and indomitable spirit. From Olympic athlete to World War II survivor, Zamperini’s story is a testament to the power of the human spirit.