Inspirational Olympic Moments

Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic torch; athletes overcoming adversity to win medals; heroic efforts despite injuries. We look at some of the most inspirational moments from the history of the Summer Olympic Games.

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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali provided one of the most emotionally-charged moments of the modern Olympic Games when he lit the Olympic torch at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Ali, whose hands were shaking uncontrollably because of Parkinson's Disease, showed the world his will and heart were as strong as ever in this emotional and poignant moment.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali provided one of the most emotionally-charged moments of the modern Olympic Games when he lit the Olympic torch at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Ali, whose hands were shaking uncontrollably because of Parkinson's Disease, showed the world his will and heart were as strong as ever in this emotional and poignant moment.