PHOTOS: 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta

Billy Stickland

19 Jul 1996: An AMerican flag is waved during the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Billy Stickland /Allsport

PATRICK HERTZOG

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES: France's gold medalist in the women's Olympic 400m race Marie-Jose Perec (C) stands on the podium 29 July with fellow medalist Nigeria's Falilat Ogunkoya, bronze, (L) and Australia's Cathy Freeman, silver, 29 July 1996 at the Atlanta Olympic stadium. Perec won the gold with a time of 48.25 sec. (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY AFP-IOPP/Patrick HERTZOG (Photo credit should read PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images)

Gary M. Prior

Michael Johnson of the USA in action on his way to winning the 200 metres gold medal in a new world record time of 19.32 in the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Getty Images

27 July 1996: Steve Redgrave of Great Britain (left) with partner Matthew Pinsent after their victory in the coxless pairs at Lake Lanier to earn them the gold medal during the Olympics games in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK

LUKE FRAZZA

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: US President Bill Clinton (R) takes the arm of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali at the opening ceremony of the centennial Olympic Games 19 July. Ali, chronically ill with Parkinson's disease, accepted the Olympic torch on its final relay leg from Janet Evans, the United States swimmer who has won four Olympic gold medals. (Photo credit should read LUKE FRAZZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Gary M. Prior

29 Jul 1996: Sally Gunnell of Great Britain kneels injured on the track during the 400 metres Hurdles semi-final of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport

VINCENT ALMAVY

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: General view of the opening ceremony of the centennial Olympic Games 19 July in Atlanta. A cast of 5,500 participated in the ceremony attended by US President Bill Clinton. (for editorial use only) AFP-IOPP/Vincent AMALVY\ (Photo credit should read VINCENT AMALVY/AFP/Getty Images)

PEDRO UGARTE

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES: The Olympic flame as seen in front of the skyline of the southern Georgian city of Atlanta early 20 July 1996 at the end of the Centennial Olympic Games opening ceremony. (Photo credit should read PEDRO UGARTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Mike Powell

ATLANTA - JULY 28: (L-R) Gwen Torrence (USA), 3rd Place, Gail Devers (USA), 1st Place, and Merlene Ottey (JAM), 2nd Place, smile at the podium displaying their medals during the medals ceremony after the 100m dash in the 1996 Olympic Games on July 28, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Doug Pensinger

27 Jul 1996: Jacqueline Silva Cruz (left) and Sandra Pires Tavares (right) of Brazil embrace during the beach volleyball event at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

Gary M. Prior

19 Jul 1996: This is the general view of the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympic games in Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Gary Prior /Allsport

DON EMMERT

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES: With the Olympic torch in the background, Great Britain's Linford Christie (C) races in the first round of the men's Olympic 200 meter dash 31 July 1996 in Atlanta. Christie finished first with a time of 20.65 seconds. (Electronic Image) (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

AFP

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES: This dawn 27 July photo shows the five-story sound tower (L) in the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park where a bomb exploded early 27 July during a rock concert. Two people were killed and 110 injured by the blast. The Federal Bureau of Investigation 31 May 2003 arrested Eric Rudolph, accused of planting a bomb that killed two people and injured scores more at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, an FBI spokesman said. Rudolph, 36, was arrested in North Carolina, according to FBI spokesman John Iannarelli. He had made the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on accusations that he had also planted bombs at a gay nightclub and an abortion clinic. Local police in Murphy, North Carolina initially apprehended Rudolph at a municipal trash dump on Saturday. Fingerprints confirmed his identity, Iannarelli said. AFP PHOTO STF (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

Gary M. Prior

ATLANTA - AUGUST 3: Tennis men's singles finalist, left, bronze medal winner Leander Paes of India, center, silver medal winner Sergi Bruguera of Spain and, right, gold winner Andre Agassi celebrate during the XXVI Olympic Games at the Stone Mountain Tennis Center on August 3, 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

LUKE FRAZZA

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: IOC Chairman Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) flanks US President Bill Clinton (C) and ACOG President and CEO Billy Payne while they sing the US national anthem during the Opening Ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, 19 July. (Photo credit should read LUKE FRAZZA/AFP/Getty Images)

IOPP

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 23: The US Olympic women gymnastics team (L-R) Amanda Borden, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow, Jaycie Phelps, Dominique Moceanu, an injured Kerry Strug, and Shannon Miller sing the American national anthem after they won the women's team gynastics event 23 July. (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) IOPP/Daniel GARCIA (Photo credit should read IOP/AFP/Getty Images)

DIMITRI MESSINIS

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 19: Fireworks light the Atlanta sky over the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony of the Centennial Olympic Games 19 July. Five thousands Fireworks were used in the spectacular display. AFP PHOTO/Dimitri MESSINIS (Photo credit should read DIMITRI MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Mike Powell

29 Jul 1996: Carl Lewis of USA in action during the men''s long jump competition at Olympic Stadium during the 1996 Centennial Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis went on to win the gold medal. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

Mike Powell

Michael Johnson of the USA poses next to his new world record time of 19.32 seconds in the men's 200 meters during Centennial Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson is the first man ever to win Olympic gold medals in both the 200 an

Stu Forster

3 Aug 1996: The 4 X 400 relay team from Great Britain L to R: Jamie Baulch, Mark Richardson, Iwan Thomas and Roger Black celebrate their silver medals at the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Hewitt

22 Jul 1996: General view of the United States team after the women''s 4x100 meter free relay finals at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The United States won the gold.

Gary M. Prior

From left to right, Maria Mutola of Mozambique (bronze), Soviet athlete Svetlana Masterkova (gold) and Ana Fidelia Quirot of Cuba (silver), winners of the women's 800 metres at the Centennial Olympic Stadium, during the Atlanta Summer Olympics, 29th July 1996. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

Mike Hewitt

3 Aug 1996: The USA 4 X 400 relay teams celebrate their gold medals at the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Hewitt

Marie Jose Perec of France wins gold in the womens 200 metres with Merlene Ottey of Jamaica, #3478, second and Mary Onyali of Nigeria, centre, third, in the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

David Cannon

1 Aug 1996: The womens soccer team from the USA celebrate their 2-1 victory over China to take the gold medal at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon /Allsport

Simon Bruty

1 Aug 1996: Michael Johnson of the USA celebrates after his winning the men's 200 meters in a new world record time of 19.32 seconds in the Centennial Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson was the first man ever to win Olympic gol

Doug Pensinger

ATLANTA - JULY 23: Kerri Strug of the United States jumps in the air while competing in the balance beam, part of the Womens Team Gymnastics competition at the 1996 Olympic Games on July 23, 1996 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Gary M. Prior

German discus thrower Ilke Wyludda at the Olympic Stadium during the Olympic Games at Atlanta, Georgia, 29th July 1996. She won the gold medal for the event. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

Stu Forster

Giovanna Trillini of Italy (right) with Roxana Scarlat of Romania during the women's team foil event at the Georgia World Congress Center, during the Atlanta Olympics, Georgia, USA, 25th July 1996. The Italian team won the gold medal , with Romania taking silver. (Photo by Gary M. Prior/Getty Images)

Ross Kinnaird

Marie Jose Perec of France wins the womens 200 metres with Merlene Ottey of Jamaica in second place for the silver in the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Doug Pensinger

14 Aug 1996: Gymnasts Dominique Dawes of the USA, a medalist at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, poses outside Washington, D.C. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

Pascal Rondeau

3 Aug 1996: Anthuan Maybank of the USA crosses the line to win the mens 4 X 400 metres with Roger Black of great Britain second, at the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Hewitt

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES - AUGUST 02: 2 Aug 1996: (Re-tranmssion of #1273881) Igor Potapovich of Kazakhstan soars through the flame-lit sky to clear the bar and claim fourth in the pole vault at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Simon Bruty

21 Jul 1996: General view of swimmers as they line up at poolside for swim finals at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ross Kinnaird

27 Jul 1996: The coxless four team from Australia celebrate winning gold with coach Noel Donaldson at Lake Lanier at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. L to R: Michael McKay, James Tomkins, Drew Ginn, Nick Green. \ Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird /Allsport

Doug Pensinger

24 Jul 1996: Li Xiaoshuang of China in action on the rings during the men''s all-around competition at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

Clive Brunskill

19 Jul 1996 - ATLANTA: General view of the Oympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony as Muhammad Ali of the USA lights the Olympic Flame to start the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/Allsport

Doug Pensinger

23 Jul 1996: Dominique Dawes of the USA on the beam during the womens team gymnastics event at the Georgia Dome at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

David Taylor

ATLANTA - JULY 19: Performers form the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games on July 19, 1996 at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David Taylor/Getty Images)

Mike Powell

ATLANTA - JULY 23: Coach Bela Karolyi carries Kerri Strug of the United States after she injured herself on her first attempt while competing in the vault, part of the Womens Team Gymnastics competition at the 1996 Olympic Games on July 23, 1996 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Simon Bruty

3 Aug 1996: The USA 4x100 relay team, Gwen Torrance, Inger Miller, Gail Devers and Christy Gains celebrate after winning the gold medal during the 1996 Centennial Olympic games at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stu Forster

23 Jul 1996: Beach Volleyball courts Atlanta beach. Olympic games 1996 Atlanta Georgia.

Rick Stewart

1 Aug 1996: Justin Huish of the United States performs during an archery event at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Al Bello

3 Aug 1996: Felix Savon of Cuba in action during his bout versus David Defiagbon of Canada in their 91kg final at the Alexander Memorial at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Simon Bruty

19 Jul 1996: The team from the USA enter the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Simon Bruty /Allsport

Pascal Rondeau

25 Jul 1996: Steven Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent of Great Britain row to victory in the semifinal round of the men''s coxless pairs rowing at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mike Powell

1 Aug 1996: Michael Johnson of the USA celebrates after his winning the men's 200 meters in a new world record time of 19.32 seconds in the Centennial Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson was the first man ever to win Olympic gold

Rick Stewart

4 Aug 1996: Lisa Leslie of the USA stands as the Anthem is played after winning the Women''s basketball Finals during the 1996 Olympic Games in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The USA Women''s Team defeated the Brazilian Women''s Team 111-87. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Simon Bruty

26 Jul 1996: Medallists for the mens 1500 metres freestyle L to R: Daniel Kowalski of Australia, silver, Kieren Perkins of Australia, gold, and Graeme Smith of Great Britain, bronze, at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Centre at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games

Stu Forster

2 Aug 1996: Bruny Surin of Canada in action during a heat of the 4x100m relay event of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Stu Forster/Allsport

Mike Hewitt

27 Jul 1996: Donovan Bailey of Canada, right, defeats Frankie Fredericks of Namibia, center, and Dennis Mitchell of the USA for the gold medal in th 100m final at the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport

Simon Bruty

Michael Johnson wins the mens 200 metres with a new world record of 19.32 in the Olympic Stadium at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Al Bello

4 Aug 1996: The Olympic flag flies in fromt of the Olympic Flame during the Closing Ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

Matthew Stockman

2 Apr 1996: Billy Payne the CEO for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games during the 100 Days press conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Stockman/ALLSPORT

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PHOTOS: 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta

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