14 moments in sports history that changed the world

• 14 moments in sports history that changed the world

In the history of the sport have great moments that have determined the course of not only sporting events, but also the history of mankind. It is through such moments people have a belief in themselves and hope for a brighter future.

racial segregation policy in South Africa is strongly influenced by the political and social infrastructure, even after 1994 was abolished apartheid. South Africa's rugby team "Springboks" defeated the team of New Zealand "All Blacks" in the Rugby World Cup. It was a historic moment, which indicated the weakening racial conflicts. South African President Nelson Mandela, who for many years fought for the rights of the black population of the country, even shook hands with the captain of the team "Springboks" Francois Pienaar.

The British doctor Ludwig Guttmann organized the International Sports Games in the wheelchair to help the rehabilitation of veterans of World War II. He invited athletes, confined to a wheelchair, take part in competitions, which later became the Paralympic Games.

the 1936 Olympics in Berlin were to be evidence of Hitler's theory of the superiority of the Aryan race. However, the black American athlete Jesse Owens broke the Nazi leader's plans - he was a four-time Olympic champion, winning the 100 and 200 meters relay race 4 * 100 meters (a world record) and the long jump. The famous picture where Owens salutes, was made during the presentation of medals for long jump. In this image was captured one of the most powerful moments in the history of the sport. However, when Jesse Owens returned to the US, the only person who did not bother to congratulate athlete angered Hitler himself was President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Another historic moment occurred at the Olympic Games in 1968 in Mexico City. Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a sign of pride in what they were given medals for first and third place, respectively. This gesture they repeated during the national anthem of the United States, on the chest of the athletes were visible icons of the Olympic Project for Human Rights.

A famous American baseball player Lou Gehrig was forced to retire from the sport at the age of 36 years due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. touching farewell ceremony was held for the athlete. By the way, in the United States and Canada, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."

In the famous American cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer, and forecasts were disappointing, as the disease is discovered in the last stage. Armstrong beat the disease and 7 times finished first overall in the "Tour de France". His example inspired many to fight cancer to the end, do not give up and continue to go after their dreams.

The unique athlete Bobby Martin was born almost without legs. But this did not prevent him to get carried away in the American football school and at the University to play for the local team.

Before 1900 Olympics in Paris, women were not allowed to take part in competitions. That year, women athletes were announced in the disciplines of tennis on the grass and golf. And the London 2012 Olympic Games marked the debut of women's boxing.

In 1965, Cassius Clay won the title in the heavyweight division. The next day, he said that a member of the "Nation of Islam", and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Due to the fact that the famous boxer Muhammad Ali refused to serve not only, but also actively opposed the Vietnam War, an athlete was stripped of his world title, license to participate in the battles and passport, without which he could not leave the country.

In April 1947, baseball player Jackie Robinson signed for "Brooklyn Dodgers" and became the first American in the history of black players in the Premier League. Despite entering the address of his death threats and constant discrimination by other players, Robinson had a distinguished career thanks to his talent and diligence.

September 20, 1973 among women tennis star Billie Jean King made in the match against the former first racket of the world, Bobby Riggs, who once uncomplimentary remark about the level of women's tennis, and believed that he could win any woman on the court. King defeated Riggs and received 100 000 dollars.

Canadian Jamaican-born athlete Ben Johnson set a world record in the final race at the Olympic Games in 1988 in Seoul. However, three days later the athlete has been caught on the use of steroids, and his titles were canceled. Johnson allowed to participate in the Olympic Games in Barcelona, ​​years later, but he was again disqualified for using banned drugs. In 1993, the athlete was banned from the sport for life.

National Golf Club in Augusta in the US until 1975 did not accept black players. In 1997, 21-year-old Tiger Woods won the tournament "Masters", which was held in the golf club.

American football player Reggie Bush USC team helped the University of Southern California to win many matches. In 2005 he was awarded the Trophy Heysmena for the season, but it soon became clear that the athlete himself and his family received generous gifts from sports agent Lloyd Lake. University was not counted several victories in the 2004 season.