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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.
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.
Why did Muhammad Ali throw his Olympic gold medal in the Ohio river?
He threw it in because he went into a restaurant with his medal on. If you won any gold medals you were considered amazing in your local community. He went in and the manager said "We don't accept black people." He then went to the Ohio River and threw the medal in. It has never been found.
How many medals did muhammad ali?
to my knowledge he won a gold medal at the Olympics which he apparently threw in the river after he was refused service in a restuarant because of his colour
Muhammad ali got a gold medal in what year?
Eat cho biscuit
What happened to Muhammad Ali's gold medal?
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.
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
Which Famous boxer threw his medal into a river as a act of protism?
Muhhammad Ali threw his gold medal in the river Ohio, for he wasn't allowed into a restaurent.
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.
