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Jet, August 10, 1998

Special Olympian: Former boxing champion Muhammad Ali kisses Special Olympics athlete Sophia Wesolowsky of Chicago during ceremonies in the city celebrating the 30th anniversary of Special Olympics. Wesolowsky, 25, who has Down syndrome, was among 12 athletes from around the world who were named Global Messengers for the organization.

Wesolowsky, a Special Olympics participant since age 10, has won more than 200 medals. Ali attended the ceremony to give his support to the Olympics.

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