Asked in a 1984 paperModerate
In which Olympics did the world-famous American boxer Muhammad Ali win the light heavyweight boxing title________________________?
Correct answer: A. 1960 Rome Olympics
- A. 1960 Rome Olympics
- B. 1972 Munich Olympics
- C. 1976 Montreal Olympics
- D. 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Explanation
Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. His later professional fame can make the 1972 option a tempting but incorrect choice.
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