Muhammad Ali Wins Olympic Light Heavyweight Gold Medal, September 5, 1960
Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) wins the gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing competition at the Olympic Games in Rome.
Date: September 5, 1960
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