Sports · July 20, 1996

1996 Summer Olympics

30 years ago · United States

30th anniversary

The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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The 31st anniversary falls on July 20, 2027.

People involved10

Carl Lewisb. 1961

Carl Lewis

SportsAge 65

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Lance Armstrongb. 1971

Lance Armstrong

SportsAge 55

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Shaquille O'Nealb. 1972

Shaquille O'Neal

SportsAge 54

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Rivaldob. 1972

Rivaldo

SportsAge 54

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Roberto Carlosb. 1973

Roberto Carlos

SportsAge 53

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Fabio Cannavarob. 1973

Fabio Cannavaro

SportsAge 53

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Hernán Crespob. 1975

Hernán Crespo

SportsAge 51

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Ronaldob. 1976

Ronaldo

SportsAge 50

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Raúlb. 1977

Raúl

SportsAge 49

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Gianluigi Buffonb. 1978

Gianluigi Buffon

SportsAge 48

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