Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XXVI Olympiad
Date	July 19, 1996 - August 4, 1996
Location	Atlanta • Georgia • United States

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Yanyan Wu of China swimming freestyle during the women's 200 meter individual medley at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, wearing goggles and a white swim cap.

Michael Johnson smiles and holds an American flag behind him while celebrating on the track after setting a world record in the 200-meter race at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Atlanta Olympic Games bombing of 1996

Karch Kiraly of the United States, wearing a pink cap and navy uniform, lunges in the sand to hit the volleyball during the 1996 Olympic beach volleyball semifinals in Atlanta.

U.S. softball captain Dot Richardson

Naim Suleymanoglu of Turkey, wearing a blue singlet, lifts a loaded barbell overhead during the 64 kg weightlifting event at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.

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