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It was thrown in a river by Ali to show his level of seriousness for equal rights. It was his first ever gold medal , that he received at the age of 18. It was then returned to him 36 years later at an Olympic Basketball Game during halftime. The NBA game was the US Dream team against Yukoslovia.
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When was mohhammad Alis first Olympics?
Muhammad Ali won the light Heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome
Which river did Muhammad Ali through his Gold Medal?
Muhammad Ali threw his gold medal in thew Ohio River.
Muhammad ali got a gold medal in what year?
Eat cho biscuit
What Olympic Gold medal winner threw his medal in the Ohio River?
The story is said about Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay) that after he was refused to be served at a whites only restaurant he threw his gold medal into the Ohio River. Others claim that he lost it and the story is not true. He did receive a new gold medal in 1996 at the Olympic games in Atlanta.
How many times did Muhammad Ali win the gold medal?
once,then he went pro
Muhammad ali get to the 1960 summer Olympics?
Yes Muhammad ali won a gold medal in the light heavyweight in the 1960 olympics.
What sport does Muhammad ali play in the Olympics?
He won a gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing.
Whichsport is muhammed Ali a world champion?
Muhammad Ali has an Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing
Did Muhammad Inam win any gold medals in the Commonwealth Games?
Yes, Muhammad Inam won the gold medal in the Men's 84kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
What was Muhammad ali major accomplish ment?
Sport wise, winning an olympic gold medal in 1960.
Did Muhammad Ali throw his Olympic gold medal in the Mississippi River to protest segregation?
He did not. He was protesting but not to that extent.
What medal did muhamed ali win and how many of them?
Muhammad Ali won one Olympic medal, a gold in light heavyweight boxing at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome.
