Rocky, released in 1976 and starring Sylvester Stallone as boxer Rocky Balboa, made its triumphant score famous worldwide, with Bill Conti's music becoming shorthand for determination and the underdog spirit. The soaring ending has since been reused in sports broadcasts, gym montages and motivational videos, where its rising melody signals that a long struggle has finally paid off. Online, creators trimmed the climax into short clips for wins and comebacks, keeping the theme familiar to audiences who may never have seen the original film.