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The 1996 Games were the first of the two consecutive Summer Olympics to be held in a predominantly English-speaking country, preceding the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. These were also the last Summer Olympics to be held in North America until 2028, when Los Angeles will host the games for the third time.
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The 1996 Games were given a dramatic and emotional start when the cauldron was lit by sporting legend Muhammad Ali. Next to the site of the main competition venues was an open area known as the Centennial Olympic Park. The park appeared to be part of the Games, but was not actually a part of the Olympic security system. In the early hours of 27 Jul...
For the first time in Olympic history, all 197 recognised National Olympic Committees were represented at the Games. Beach volleyball, mountain biking, lightweight rowing and women's football made their first appearance and sailor Hubert Raudaschl (AUT) became the first person ever to compete in nine Olympic Games. Before he began his streak in 196...
In track and field, Marie-José Pérec, the French athlete, won the 200m and successfully defended her 400m title. She became the most successful French female athlete of all time and the first athlete to win the 400m twice. Not to be outdone, Michael Johnson of the U.S. became the first man in Olympic history to run and win both the 200m and 400m. H...
19 lug 1996 · Rivivi i momenti che hanno fatto la storia alle Olimpiadi Estive del 1996 a Atlanta. Accesso a video ufficiali, risultati, gallerie, sport e atleti.
19 apr 2024 · Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Atlanta that took place July 19–August 4, 1996. The Atlanta Games were the 23rd occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. Selected over Athens to host the Centennial Summer Games, Atlanta staged one of the most extravagant Games in Olympic history. With a five-hour opening ...
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Official list of medal winners and results by sport at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. Celebrate medal-winning moments by the world's top athletes.
Olympic Games: Number and Year: XXVI / 1996: Host city: Atlanta, United States Opening ceremony: 19 July Closing ceremony: 4 August Competition dates: 20 July – 4 August OCOG: Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games: Participants: 10339 from 197 countries: Medal events: 271 in 36 disciplines Other events: 2 in 1 disciplines
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