While holding the World Harmony torch Mohamed Gammoudi said: "Sports is the best way to gather people together. With God's help I hope all the world lives in peace, and all the wars and problems stop."
Mohamed Gammoudi was one of the pioneers of the African long distance running. He has won 4 medals from 3 Olympic games, a gold, 2 silver and a bronze in 1964, 1968 and 1972.
