This touching photo shows a member of the Single Leg Amputee Sports Club competing for the ball. This shot shows the lasting pain caused among its citizens from the decade-long civil war and the human spirit that still dares to be great despite its scars from a horrible past.
The Single Leg Amputee Sports Club was founded by survivors of the war. Most of them are victims of landmines and have lost a leg or both. They formed this club to show to their society, and the world, that they are capable people; that they don’t want to beg for food, but would rather empower themselves. They are fighting against marginalization in their own communities.
LYNN SWANN
Super Bowl MVP awards are mostly given out to quarterbacks who control the tempo of the game, but Lynn Swann would not be denied the honor when the Pittsburgh Steelers clashed against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X. His win documented Lynn’s catching 4 passes for 161 yards, and a touchdown.
As a result, he became the first-ever wide receiver to become a Super Bowl MVP. Up to this day, there are still very few names added to the list. In this photograph, Lynn makes a difficult catch while he floats over Mark Washington of the Dallas Cowboys.
MARY DECKER SLANEY
Prior to the 1984 Olympics held at Los Angeles, world champion distance runner, Mary Decker Slaney had won gold medals in the 1983 Summer Olympics in the 1500m, and the 3000m category. She had high hopes coming in, due to her preparations, until she got herself tangled in the middle of the 3000m run.
The picture shows her trying to get up, but overcome by pain. She came into a jumble with Zola Budd who was able to continue, although she was also quite shaken. Zola was leading the race before the incident happened, and she dropped considerably to seventh place. Mary Decker Slaney however, did not finish the run after she injured her hip.
MUHAMMAD ALI
In 1965, Cassius Clay fought Sonny Liston for the first time and won the heavyweight championship in a major upset. The 22-year-old champion then decided to change his name to Muhammad Ali, and he had no qualms about giving Sonny Liston an immediate rematch the following year.
Liston was an intimidating figure at his peak, and he was often associated with the mob for his criminal record. However, he wouldn’t stand a chance against Ali when they fought the second time, as captured in this picture. They fought on May 25, 1965, and Ali would keep the title until 1967.
JACK NICKLAUS
Unlike most professional golfers, Jack Nicklaus tried to manage his schedule for competitions by focusing more on the Masters Tournament, The U.S. Open, Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. He avoided competing in too many events, and yet after his 25-year career, he still finished with 73 victories.
Had he competed a bit more aggressively, perhaps he wouldn’t land third on the list, behind Sam Snead (82), and Tiger Woods, who has won 80. This photograph was taken on April 13, 1986 when Nicklaus became the oldest golfer, at age 46, to win the Masters Tournament.