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Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 28, 1996, a Team USA Olympic record in the stadium
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Team USA's Charles Austin achieved a record in the men's high jump, clearing 2.
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. On July 28, 1996, a notable event occurred in the stadium.
39 meters to win gold. This victory was a significant athletic moment. Further details about the 1996 Olympics and Atlanta's experience hosting the games are available from Atlanta News First, which is providing daily digital retrospectives of the most important and memorable events of the XXVI Olympiad.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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