Over 10,000 athletes from 197 countries competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games across 26 sports. Donovan Bailey of Canada won gold in the 100 meter dash, setting a new record of 9.84 seconds. Cuba's baseball team won gold by defeating Japan in the final. Irish swimmer Michelle Smith won three gold medals and one bronze.
Over 10,000 athletes from 197 countries competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games across 26 sports. Donovan Bailey of Canada won gold in the 100 meter dash, setting a new record of 9.84 seconds. Cuba's baseball team won gold by defeating Japan in the final. Irish swimmer Michelle Smith won three gold medals and one bronze.
Over 10,000 athletes from 197 countries competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games across 26 sports. Donovan Bailey of Canada won gold in the 100 meter dash, setting a new record of 9.84 seconds. Cuba's baseball team won gold by defeating Japan in the final. Irish swimmer Michelle Smith won three gold medals and one bronze.
Brandon Alejandro Gomez P. R. Isela Avalos de los S. YennyYessenia Jimenez G. Atlanta Olympic Games 1996 • A total of 10,318 athletes (6,806 men and 3,512 women) from 197 countries participated, competing in 26 sports and 271 specialties. FEATURED MOMENTS
In the athletic category, the Canadian
Donovan Bailey won in the 100 meters, setting a new record in 9.84 seconds. In baseball the Cuban team won the gold medal by beating Japan In swimming, Irish Michelle Smith won three gold medals and one bronze Sports • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Handball • Baseball • Boxing • Cycling • Horse riding • Fencing • Soccer • Gymnastics (artistic) • Swimming
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