Rafer Johnson, who won the Gold Medal in the decathlon in 1960, died last week, he was 86. In addition to competing as an athlete, he was also an actor, a sports announcer and a community activist.
He is credited to having helped organize the Special Olympics in California. He is also known for subduing the assassin of Robert F. Kennedy, Sirhan Sirhan, perhaps saving lives. He was also instrumental in bringing the 1984 Olympics to Los Angeles. He lit the cauldron in the games opening ceremony.
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