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Muhammad Ali Surprised World at '96 Olympic Games
Crowd in Atlanta had no idea the boxing legend and Olympic gold medalist would light the cauldron at the 1996 Games. Ali died late Friday.

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Crowd in Atlanta had no idea the boxing legend and Olympic gold medalist would light the cauldron at the 1996 Games. Ali died late Friday.

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