Muhammad Ali's role in the 1996 Olympic Games (11)

I believe the answer is:

torchbearer

(Other definitions for torchbearer that I've seen before include "One who leads or inspired others" , "Leader in a cause" , "Inspiring leader" , "Person who leads or inspires" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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