Muhammad Ali, Olympic boxing champion in Rome 1960 and one of the most powerful sport figures, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984. In Atlanta... 1996, he was granted the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the centennial Olympic Games, creating one of the most emotional and touching moments in Olympic history. Muhammad Ali - Lighting of the Cauldron - Opening Ceremony - Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics