Who won the swimming Olympics 1996?
United States
SwedenGermany
Swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics/Medalists
What city were the Olympics held in 1996?
Atlanta 1996
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. Selected over Athens to host the Centennial Summer Games, Atlanta staged one of the most extravagant Games in Olympic history.
How did the 1996 Olympic Games affect the city of Atlanta?
Atlanta also reported a USD 5 billion economic impact as a result of hosting the Games, while the city also saw more than US$1.8bn worth of hotels, office premises, residential buildings and entertainment venues constructed in the 10 years after it hosted the Games.
What pool was used in the 1996 Olympics?
Georgia Tech
The pools used in the 1996 Summer Olympics are now part of the Campus Recreation Center at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech’s aquatic center stays busy, hosting about 40 outside events each year.
What cities helped host events for the 1996 Olympics?
1996 Summer Olympics
| Emblem of the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Cauldron | Muhammad Ali |
| Stadium | Centennial Olympic Stadium |
| Summer Sydney 2000 → Winter Nagano 1998 → 1996 Summer Paralympics |
What are 2 problems Atlanta had during the Olympics?
Reliance on private fund- ing and a fragmented organizational structure were key factors that limited Atlanta’s ability to use the Olympics as a vehicle for redevelopment.
What changes did Atlanta make for the Olympics?
In the process Atlanta changed dramatically as new sports venues were built, park space was created, sidewalks and streets were improved, and housing patterns were altered.