9 Olympic moments that changed history

Australia's Cathy Freeman (2R), crosses the finish line, with Nigeria's Falilat Ogunkoya (L), South Africa's Heide Seyerling (2L) and Mexico's Ana Guevara, to win the 400m final, at the Sydney Olympic Games September 25, 2000.

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Ross Chainey
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 Former Olympic boxer Muhammad Ali lights the device which in turn will light the Olympic cauldron to cap the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta July 19, 1996
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