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1996 Summer Olympics

1996 Summer Olympics
NameGames of the XXVI Olympiad
Host CityAtlanta, Georgia, United States
MottoThe Celebration of the Century
Nations Participating197
Athletes Participating10,320
(6,797 men, 3,523 women)
Events271 in 26 sports
MascotIzzy
Officially Opened ByPresident Bill Clinton
Athlete's OathTeresa Edwards
Judge's OathHobie Billingsley
Olympic TorchMuhammad Ali
StadiumCentennial Olympic Stadium

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The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.


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