Rafer Johnson won the Olympic decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics on September 6, 1960. This victory was a major achievement in his career, as he defeated his longtime rival, Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay), who was also competing in the decathlon. Johnson’s performance in Rome solidified his status as one of the greatest decathletes in history.
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