ALI.(Sport)

From: The Mirror (London, England) | Date: January 6, 1997| Author: Clarke, Nigel | Copyright information

Muhammad Ali appeared in the glare of a solitary spotlight and lit the Olympic flame.

It was for 80,000 spectators in the Atlanta stadium, and three billion watching on television the world over, a moment in sport that froze the blood.

Around me, there were those who burst into tears, others stood open- mouthed, taken aback by the stunning appearance of Ali, a few shouted with joy.

But when he officially opened the Games, standing there, his arm t...

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