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The Thrill of Victory
Wide World of Sports
40th Anniversary Special

Over its 40-year history, ABC's Wide World of Sports has witnessed a number of moments that would define the phrase, "the thrill of victory".

Re-live the memories and take a moment to cast your vote for the greatest "thrill of victory" moment captured during the 40-year trek of Wide World.

Tune in to watch ABC's Wide World of Sports 40th Anniversary Special on Sunday, April 29th at 4 p.m. ET to see the results.

Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali fought his most memorable fights on ABC's Wide World of Sports.

  AUDIO & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

1996 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Rudy Galindo defeats Todd Eldredge, the reigning world silver medalist, to win the U.S. men's title.
avi: 2256 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1
"The Rumble in the Jungle" (1974)
Muhammad Ali regains the world title by defeating George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire.
avi: 2040 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1
Wide World of Sports (1962)
Jim Beatty becomes the first man in history to run a sub-four minute mile indoors.
avi: 2125 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1
1980 Winter Olympics
The U.S. hockey team defeats rival USSR 4-3 and Finland 4-2 to capture Olympic gold.
avi: 2223 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1
1990 Kentucky Derby
Unbridled wins. This show provided a vivid "thrill of victory" quote -- "I love you, Mrs. Genter."
avi: 1900 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1
1999 Tour de France
Lance Armstrong, after battling back from testicular cancer, wins the 1999 Tour de France.
avi: 1424 k

Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

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