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When Jeff Blatnick won a gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles it was one of the most inspirational moments in sports history. After he won the title Blatnick, who had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1982, dropped to his knees in prayer following his win in the finals. Blatnick had been in radiation therapy months prior to his win.

Following a second battle with cancer, Blatnick turned his attention to television commentary. He called the action for numerous Olympics and was the color commentary for the UFC from 1994 to 2001.