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How Muhammad Ali Inspired Swimmer Janet Evans

From: Oprah Salutes Superstar Olympians
It was a moment Janet Evans says she'll never forget. During the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Janet, a swimmer who won three gold medals in 1988, was chosen to pass the Olympic torch to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Janet tells Oprah how this helped her overcome a tough defeat and taught her how to be a true champion.
Published on July 19, 2012
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