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1996 Atlanta Opening Ceremonies - Lighting of the Cauldron
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Publication time: 2006-09-12 00:42:02
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(12:17am) This is the entrance of the Olympic Flame into the Olympic Stadium and the Lighting of the Cauldron by Muhammad Ali hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg to the music of Beetoven's "Ode to Joy". Athletes hand-off include: Al Oerter, Evander Holyfield, Voula Patoulidou, & Janet Evans. Others include Shaquille O'Neal & Michael Johnson. July 20th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA I recommend viewing Janet Evans' video speech under her website on being a champion where she talks about this moment. http://www.janetevans.com/index2.html Click on "Speaking" then "Video Preview" at lower right of page.
kmotchFavorites  2010-03-10 14:58:35
@bolimerica31 No i didnt know he won 56 times..... but i would hope ''The Greatest'' would at least remain undefeated his entire career not unlike Joe Calzaghe!!!!
bolimerica31Favorites  2010-03-10 01:18:18
you also might not know that he won 56 times
vinceism1Favorites  2010-03-08 21:04:15
"and looks who comes next...the greatest..oh my"
ZhangtheGreatFavorites  2010-03-08 18:39:12
@dsfddsgh, Li Ning, former gold medalist in artistic gymnastics and current CEO of his own clothing brand. While his brand hasn't cracked the US market, it's huge in Europe with several European countries now having adopted it as the official brand for their athletes. Yeah you're right, "no one" outside China knows who Li Ning is =P
lostalex77Favorites  2010-03-07 06:00:19
Ali was the perfect person to light the flame. a true example of the American spirit. Amazing moment.