1996 Atlanta Olympics

The 1996 Atlanta Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, was a major international sporting event held in Atlanta, Georgia. It featured athletes from around the world competing in 26 sports over two weeks. The event aimed to promote global unity and showcase athletic excellence, with iconic moments like Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic flame. Despite logistical challenges and a tragic bomb explosion in Centennial Olympic Park, the Games successfully highlighted Atlanta’s hospitality and cultural diversity, leaving a lasting legacy in sports history.