Atlanta is marking the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Olympics with daily digital retrospectives. The city was awarded the games on September 18, 1990, by the International Olympic Committee. As part of this anniversary, notable events from the games are being highlighted.
One such event occurred on August 3, 1996, when Canada won gold in the men's 4x100 relay, causing an upset. Further details about this and other memorable events from the 1996 Olympics are available from Atlanta News First.
Recent coverage curated from local and regional sources.
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