The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) [3][4][5] were an international multi …

Jul 19, 1996 · Relive the moments that went down in history at the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta. Access official videos, results, galleries, sport and athletes.

Jan 30, 2026 · 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. …

Jul 27, 2024 · Two were killed and hundreds were injured after a bomb exploded in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park. Richard Jewell, a security guard, was falsely suspected for months.

Aug 9, 2004 · During the seventeen days of the Olympics, more than 2 million visitors came to Atlanta, and an estimated 3.5 billion people around the world watched part of the games on television. The …

This guide walks through what the Olympics meant for Atlanta, where you can still see and experience that legacy, and how big events connected to the Olympic movement work in the city today.

It was but a prelude to the 1996 Olympic Games, which were called the Centennial Olympic Games, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ist Games of the Modern Olympiad. The Games were held …

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.

The 1996 Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, USA. 179 nations participated, with 79 winning medals. Beach volleyball, mountain biking, lightweight rowing and women's football made their first …

The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, were an international summer multi-sport event held in Atlanta, Georgia, United States from July 19 to …