Muhammad Ali lights the the Olympic Flame at Atlanta 1996

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[@gralmaximusdecimus]

Fly like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee, Inspire like a Legend

[@dannyelpetachen]

float*

[@avereus5603]

hahahaha i can't stop laughing man

[@anjanienhuis6635]

Bruce

[@hemantkaushik6285]

George can't hit what his eyes can't see

[@anitelufalemei4200]

gralmaximusdecimus it’s float you idiot lmao. Fail.

[@victoralbergaria]

Rest in peace, Ali. You'll never be forgotten. Greetings from a young Brazilian fan.

[@Kararrrr]

Rest in paradise MUHAMMAD ALI

[@Anonymous-ym2qw]

Sempre me emociono vendo o ponto em que meu maior ídolo acabou chegando, mas jamais será esquecido, uma inspiração até hoje e para as futuras gerações!!

[@mozm4664]

Victor how are you going now?

[@informationalhub3905]

Yes

[@GamesKit_247]

@@Anonymous-ym2qw nice

[@jocelyndickman1374]

I love and hate this at the same time. Hate to see Muhammed Ali tremoring with Parkinson's. Love that he was chosen to light the torch.

[@ablquality1756]

Same

[@gabygabytoy5612]

Great choice and he looked happy to do it

[@ayaanosman8405]

Why is there no comment

[@brianserious]

He got it, he was fighting hard against the disease, but he still did it

[@brianserious]

Freddy roach remains a top trainer today whilst battling parkinson for a very long time

[@tissia3]

I'll never forget my father's reaction.... He felt in tears when he saw this legend in this moved moment.... Seeing him so much ill made my father cry so much..... Unforgettable moment in my memory.... Send a big hug to my little dad who is with the stars since 10 years.... He's with his idol now.... 🙏🙏💖💖

[@AzaanFN]

R.I.P

[@Batman_the_greatest_Warrior]

❤️❤️❤️peace and love ❤️❤️❤️

[@Marcuscaravan]

Rest in Peace ♥️

[@asentrick5483]

RIP

[@TheYukiyugi]

RIP 😢😢🥺

[@1996Olympian]

I remember this because I was one of the Olympic athletes on the field. The Greatest and one of the greatest event of my life!

[@billlatzko2813]

i was there in the stands! what a man, what a moment The Greatest lives on!

[@UmarTahir]

Althea Moses Wow, unbelievable! You competed in the Olympics AND you saw Muhammad Ali!

[@awesomesause1116]

Big cap, sike not good for u

[@xiamfinal571]

Awesomesause 111 what

[@razbez8028]

I was 6 when this happened

[@MCO18]

I was 8 years old at the time and thought he was really nervous.

[@RossRav]

that's funny man haha

[@rudavalek]

Max Power yeah in kid’s mind things looks better then they use to be in reality

[@mh-gaming-ftw2932]

he wasn't nervous, something happens to people at his age!

[@greenhornet8262]

Majid Hussain it wasn’t his age that was the problem. He has Parkinson’s disease which was taking a big affect at that time

[@hindshimi1487]

Max Power I was 8 to bro 👍🏼

[@Ash_Rein]

My heart is broken. My hero. My inspiration. He taught me to fight and to never give up. There was never anyone like him. And the world will never see his like again.

[@goonsgarage35]

Vash Rein Maybe there will be someone like him! Some day....some day.......

[@drillculture]

Roagax not someone like him but def some good boxers.

[@alejandroagua5813]

That's one of the biggest Ali's lessons in my life too, fight and never give up, it's alright even if we have to start all over again.

[@whatishesaying4708]

@@goonsgarage35 "there will never be someone like me!" ~Mohamed Ali

[@Ann.n4]

@@whatishesaying4708 your right. There will NEVER EVER be someone like mohamed ali.

[@miguelbernardes3920]

You can see how hard it was for him, still pushed through, rest in peace you absolute legend

[@SilentKnight43]

He pushed through because that's what real heroes do. He transcended the sport, the ring...everything. As you said...truly an absolute legend.

[@StS9LBJ23]

One of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

[@memearchive5577]

Nope its the most iconic moment. The greatest athlete before and after his death.

[@syedamir2224]

one of? THAT IS ONE SINGLE MOST ICONIC MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF OLYMPICS. it ain't abt any country. any medal. winning. or record. it's the greatest athlete officiating the Greatest Sporting Event

[@Eric0816]

Ali has always carried the torch!

[@giacomozanuso1598]

You're so right! He was a living legend, and his motivations are our legacy. Alì is always with us.

[@luke3541]

I cried when I saw this rip you legend

[@yungent1975]

Do me a fav nd go back to fiona shrek 😂

[@charlieward6725]

Ogres Don't have technology aswell

[@Friedfoodie]

My hero...simply not just the greatest but a damn fine man.

[@natalygomez1581]

Deb Banerji airfields

[@saifulbordeaux3890]

@@pmck3438 Beat his wives? lol u mistaken Tyson for Ali. In his old days, Frazier had the deepest respect for Ali and vice versa. Ali was and is the greatest, all greats have said Ali's bigger than boxing. The whole world is the witness.

[@athulchandran2737]

🔥He have wrestled with alligators, he have tussled with a whale, he done handcuffed lightning and thrown thunder in jail 🔥

[@erikb2170]

Tyson admitted to hitting Robin Givens

[@Dynam0]

I was just a boy of 7 watching this on a small television with my family. I was too young to appreciate how special this was and did not understand why my father was in tears. Ali was his hero.

[@ronniegoodwin1538]

22 years later still brings tears to my eyes

[@klaseriksson7106]

Most powerful Olympic torch lighting of all time, He is a legend!

[@luisguillermojg]

Still brings me to tears. RIP Greatest.

[@crobybaby]

he gave everything he had to the sport. his time, his body, his heart, even his life. rest in peace to this legend.

[@asiyer0498]

I remember crying when I saw this. One man whom I have always loved so much

[@user-cs7zo4gu1p]

I cried when I saw this in 2012, and I still cry over this clip. For as long as I am alive he will be in my heart.

[@BENjamin3931]

😓👋And the world will never see his like again. One of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

[@Midnightsocietymusic]

He fought 16 yrs before this moment. It's been almost 24 yrs since. RIP Greatest of all times. ALI BUMAYE!

[@hettonmassive50]

It's hard to understand how I can miss someone I've never met!

[@macklemorganfreeman9085]

Passion

[@salvo1388]

the number one R.I.P

[@chaimaeaouragh8387]

Yes

[@Ninjacatprincess]

I don't think there will ever be another like him. He brought so much beauty, grace, style, energy and hype to the sport of boxing. I remember being about 5 years old watching him and I learned boxing is more than two guys punching at each other.

[@chuleta284]

Ninjacatprincess never, his legacy is just too big, his character inspired million and still do, legend of boxing, human rights, endurance through tough times and illnes. trully a legend r.i.p

[@bigmight2358]

There's something so powerful about this. You can see how different he is to his young self, he's not miced up and saying anything, hes not shuffling on stage, hes not throwing punches and he looks less confident in himself than he normally would but after all that everytime i watch this i always think "Thats still Muhammad Ali"

[@strawberryslice]

The world will never see a great like him.

[@sindjr174]

I'm also shaking when i first time saw him in real life. What a Legendary Human Being!

[@pinolobu]

iconic moment. RIP legend

[@nader3319]

The greatest fighter in and out of the ring 😍💪🔝💜 رحمة الله عليك يا بطل 💜

[@all-caps3927]

The world will never forget him. The world always will know his name. What a legend and icon. Few will inspire more than Muhammad Ali. May he rest in peace.

[@iflankzttv2981]

Wasn’t alive to see him but he inspires me with quirky speeches, famous quotes and amazing boxing skills. Rest easy king💪🏻🙏🏼

[@marie-cecilenoel6369]

Rest in Peace Mohammed Ali !! Ta légende sera éternelle

[@pauldeakin9866]

What a man....an inspiration to all mankind

[@CadillacOfTheSkies82]

This man was a gift for all the humanity.

[@linkercasas1004]

I was 16 when this happened and never saw Ali fight during his time. But when I saw him light the torch, I got a real-time sense of the unmatched magnetism and excitement he evoked when he fought! I got goosebumps! I found out the effect Ali had on people that day.

[@zachyoung4730]

that effect is still around particularly in Louisville where he is from

[@lashaydavis8593]

That was amazing I had goosebumps looking at this. Muhummad Ali you will never be forgotten. 😁❤❤

[@mpakwood]

The single most inspiring moment in the history of the Olympic torch by the Greatest of all times. RIP one of a kind champ.

[@Daniela91522]

The greatest moment in sports history. I have to watch again after hearing Ali is gone. I remember when I was very young, my mother woke me up in the middle of the night (german time zone). Because Ali was fighting, I was a four year girl and a huge fan. After Ali I never saw someone boxing - my interest was gone. I have seen THE GREATEST. No one compares with him - as a boxer, as a fighter, as a man. Don´t look only his boxing career - look what he have done for civil rights. He IS still the greatest. Ever and ever.

[@docpschannel7173]

Agree, that moment was unforgettable. Still getting goosebumps today. And hi Daniela from a fellow German ;-)

[@billlatzko2813]

immer und immer! I was at the Opening Ceremony in Atlanta when he lit the torch!My hero is gone but he will live forever.

[@alirazamesi9090]

Daniela91522 completely agree with you he was the best i love him...my family choose my name to see Muhammad Ali the great men great player...

[@is1hair]

An amazing humanitarian as well as his ability in the ring being unmatched. If I ever had one wish, it would be to be born in the 50s so I could follow Ali throughout his entire life until the very end.

[@EncoreFilmsInc]

Miss you already. Greatest ever

[@abdulweliahmed8832]

*“My health is in the hands of Allah, who has ways of testing us. Whatever happens, happens. I a’int the greatest - it’s Allah. I gave myself a job. I work for God.”* - Muhammad Ali

[@jainra]

@@KannaMiscrits Ummm... No. Just no.

[@KannaMiscrits]

@@ammarokla7217 y’all it’s a troll ffs

[@ammarokla7217]

@@KannaMiscritsBelieve me some people would be more than stupid enough to type that unironically. XD Sorry mate.

[@Hoodiekat827]

Ah stupid people started commenting on religion

[@Pram4]

Im muslim but stop started commenting about religion, this can be happen to everyone... Pray for yourself

[@micheleoropallo9941]

ogni volta che vedo questa immagine mi commuovo, un uomo che e' stato il piu' grande sportivo al mondo, non si vergogna di farsi vedere nelle sue fragilita', e' una lezione per tutti noi

[@mohammedhumaid7636]

Ali you are the greatest you said it in 1964 and sealed it in Manila. You fought so many battles inside and outside the ring and not once did uou give up. You elevated boxing to new hights. RIP Greatest of all.

[@StrongCaramel]

Not a dry eye was in the arena that night 💪🏾 Ali!!!!!

[@ajdutari]

I still cry, full of emotions, when I relive this moment.

[@annenigul6129]

Most moving moment. Can't watch without tears

[@ronaldh6466]

I remember this moment at 16. So many chills then and now.

[@elmerpintar2782]

The greatest of all time...from a fan of fifty years..

[@picvajzpikcers]

I will never forget our legendary commentary "And behold Mohammad Ali, look how his hands shake out of sheer excitement."

[@nikolamilenkovic5267]

Jel Duško Korać? :D

[@is1hair]

It breaks my heart how much he was shaking. No man was greater than him and no man will ever be greater than him because no man will ever be so loved by the public as much as this man was ever again.

[@L-Lawlight]

This video will forever take a place in my heart, he was so happy to surprise the people by appearing and lightning that fire (he said it in his book), it also motivates me in so many ways… rip the greatest of all time. ❤️

[@lieandreality8238]

Muhammad Ali was living legend And now He lives in our hearts 💙🧡❤♥️💚💜💟💕

[@avp-ru]

Великолепный боксер и великий человек! Слезы на глазах.

[@excalibur6159]

Spirit of this unbeatable... He should be taught in every school of the world...

[@azoth6641]

Your light may have been extinguished for good, but as long as there are young men and women who aspire to reach the heights you scaled, the fire you lit in them will forever shine. Walk with God, Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016).

[@rishavmukherjee7470]

Too bad God isn't real :/

[@stanley7229]

Walk with allah***

[@fmaaa8322]

@@stanley7229 (Allah in Arabic) means (God in English)

[@BoyMonsterTheReal1]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes. great comment..Rip Legend This man was gifted with so meany talents i couldent keep up. he was mystery i couldent finger out..but do know something That he reached Un-measurable heights in his life and in his personal life. Ali will be forever missed ''his light will always shine:)

[@depaola63]

When I saw this LIVE' in 1996 ( I was 33 & Muhammad Ali was right there with Elvis as my childhood HERO's!)...watching it as I said LIVE', I cried like a baby! I was watching history! This had to be one of Ali's many thrills in his amazing life! I will always love and respect what he was to this little Italian growing up in the east bay town of Pittsburg, Ca. I'll be 54 in 2 weeks and I am so happy I came from the era I did !! I caught the 2nd half of this man's life! I was 7 in 1970 when he came back after getting fucked over in the prime of his life as far as the Ring goes! However, to make $ he would speak at colleges all over the USA! That's another great part of his life, if he was still Champ from 67'-69' he would not have had the time to speak for a WHOLE GENERATION! That's exactly what HE did, also was proved to be 1000% right about Vietnam and all it's bullshit!! He is one of the greatest people of all~time!

[@stephonlove3183]

"I am the Greatest" - Muhammad Ali He is and will forever be my hero! There will never be another one like him. Love you, champ!

[@mdsuhagmiah3573]

Mohammad ali he is legend, he is greatest in the world. He is Real hero in earth.

[@MultiTopgearfan]

Lighting the Olympic cauldron: A once in a lifetime honour, done by a once in a lifetime man. How fitting. At that moment, the eyes of the world watched and their hearts opened as they poured love and admiration for Ali, who was now a silent messenger and beacon of peace and love. "I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me, it would be a better world." -Muhammad Ali.

[@RobinZany]

The most viewed broadcasting of all time, record of 3+ billion people had watched just for this Legend...

[@asimmahmooddar3630]

have seen this live ...one thing is common at that moment and now...tears in eye...respect for this great champion and feeling proud on living in the era of The Great Muhammad Ali....Allah Almighty ease his all "Ahiraa" destinations...

[@phoenixrising164]

Emotional moment for the entire world! Everytime i feel low i come here to watch this!. Ali Ali Ali Ali......

[@javokhirnumanov9223]

Real and lovely, humble legend Ali , I am typing with tears on my eyes . We love you, huge respect ✊

[@mamshadshah3780]

A 100 percent certified legend.

[@doctorstheory]

IOC did a great job by honoring him like this and also returning him his lost medal too.

[@mugdho4035]

Wow they returned it to him 😊

[@A.Ali1985]

You shook up the world Ali :( R.I.P. Champ.

[@BoyMonsterTheReal1]

He said he was the Greatest..and he was. I guess if we believe in something so much we can bring it pass like Ali did. he was so ( inspirational ).. We miss you Legend 😢

[@ebonysmith672]

Love you Ali. You'll forever be The Greatest.

[@karenstanley964]

Always…

[@WolffBachner]

One of the most heartbreaking films ever made. As you watch Ali's Parkinson's tremors, you can almost feel every punch to the head he ever took. My sister is in the late stages of the same terrible disease.

[@sighingmyheartout]

can i ask how your sister is nowadays?

[@WolffBachner]

@@sighingmyheartout Not well, sadly. Her speech is now so slurred she can't be understood.

[@szatkown]

@@WolffBachner I am so sorry to hear.

[@familiari5533]

Oh dear..im sorry,its been a year , how is she doing now? I hope shes fine

[@Grapesoflol]

That's a different perspective than I had because to me it made me happy that despite his Parkinson he could still light the torch and inspire people like he did before - that he was still their hero despite the fact that he was weak and shaking. Glass half full vs half empty I suppose.

[@Zamppa86]

I was 10 at the time, the first Summer Olympics I remember watching. Seeing Ali lighting up the Olympic Fire is the first summer olympic memory I have. Rest In Peace the greatest boxer of all time. Possibly and probably the greatest athlete of all time.

[@romie2870]

R I P cham ,,,The world will rember you ,,,no one compare like you in the ring ,,,

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

If you doubt his compassion and love for equality, just give a listen to his speech to Harvard. Beautiful and powerful oratory and deep, deep compassion.

[@michaelj5203]

where can i find the full speech?

[@MattheusNovais]

escolher o islã como religião buscando igualmente não é sensato

[@da_sparazza]

QueerAndUnplugged equality? He was racist to the fullest...watch some speech of him if youre such a fan...

[@QueerAndUnplugged]

Da Sparazza I have listened to MANY of his speeches in full. I do not find him to be racist at all; quite the contrary.

[@Fahad-bk9pc]

"In this moment every head must bow, every tongue must confess he is the greatest of all time."

[@user-vz4mx2hk6q]

Великий человек, который смог сдвинуть историю! Покойся с миром большой человек!

[@clarefisher4253]

My role model as a child, my hero as an adult, the inspiration for my fight as a 'champion for justice' today. I will miss you incredibly; you are THE champion! RIP, my friend

[@MarkanVaran7]

The greatest of all time! Muhammad Ali! Rest in peace legend!

[@bigdbohnen]

Whenever I think of iconic Olympic moments I think of this. I'm deeply by the passing of a timeless legend. Some athletes call themselves the best or the greatest. But there only ever was one Greatest Of All Time. And he certainly was. Gone but his sporting and greatness will live on forever. RIP Champ

[@Yoso11]

First time as a kid I saw my dad get really emotional while we were watching this. Apparently nobody knew Muhammad Ali was going to be up there.

[@mollyswain4923]

Mohammed was the greatest I remember when I was growing up back in the day I was called Cashius Clay for I fought girls and boys so as for myself I feel honored truly he will be missed Much love Marilyn Hall

[@rocketman5513]

The G.O.A.T of a whole discipline lifting the Olympic Flame. EPIC.

[@mydragonfly210]

My favorite opening ceremony of all time! ❤️

[@LadyTiku]

i rarely watched olympic by this time but I made a point to watch it THAT year... I cried then and still do if i see this.

[@MABzOne]

The greatest torch lighting ever!

[@AhimsaPorterSumchaiMD]

Lest we forget...The Greatest Moment in Olympic History!

[@karenstanley964]

I believe so as well ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💙❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 still the greatest moment in any Olympics….

[@DaveEllis]

I love seeing this moment from the Olympics over and over from the city I call home that I was able to attend a few Olympic events. Ali was a wonderful individual that brought many people together all over the world. I'm sorry he had to suffer thru this illness for the last several decades of his life. I hope someday soon there will be a breakthrough cure for it. Yes he will never be forgotten.

[@explorebeforeuexpire8848]

Muhammad Ali...The legend

[@willsalinas8725]

I was born in that year May 18th,1996 and my biggest Idol is Ali, I hope I can be as half as influencial as him one day. The legend is still alive ...

[@hwoarang2692]

yesterday ive just read that it doesnt go well in hospital,today i wake up and read this :( Legends NEVER die!Rest in peace Muhammad,The Greatest Of All Time!

[@frijou]

I wept watching this live and I weep again. Love and adoration.

[@lokmanhakim7709]

I still love you Muhammad ali for being the greatest of all time

[@DexterCasey]

I feel like this was Ali showing he was still the Maestro. Not just a master boxer but the maestro of boxing.

[@DexterCasey]

Thanks for the like. I feel good someone agrees.

[@fredrated95670]

This has always brought tears to my eyes. Still does. RIP, champ!!!

[@graemecouch5010]

Was so emotional i cried for him ! A true legend of our time !

[@namiqmumammadov2340]

Rest in peace. The greatest of all time🙏

[@bonheura]

This was such a hurtful yet powerful thing to see, it brought tears to my eyes.

[@boshirmh007]

his death will have the same impact as and when he was alive, becuase a legend never dies.

[@user-xp9zi8mr2k]

Легенда 😇 С каким трудом ему это далось. В детстве смотрел этот момент по телевизору.

[@Vinnicombe1]

Simply the greatest.

[@amankabir4431]

People's champion... The Legend Ali... . Miss you champ🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hellohi1445]

hes still alive not in reality but in our hearts, he's the legend that was born a legend

[@Harbinge]

Brings Tears To My Eyes 😢

[@rubenperezsantillan7333]

Thanks for shareing this exciting video, it,s very sad to see Mohamad Ali in sach a bad conditions, but he is the best boxer of all the times, we won,t never forget him, he will always live in our heart. Greetings.

[@user-se2qr7ze1o]

Какая выдержка, это Али.👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪