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![]() Atlanta (1996)
The Centennial Games produced immense sporting achievements, not least from double gold winner Michael Johnson.
![]() Muhammad Ali lights the the Olympic flame for Atlanta
![]() Michelle Smith took three gold medals for Ireland
![]() Carl Lewis claimed the ninth gold of his career in the long jump
![]() Michael Johnson was the star on the track with a world record and two golds
![]() Gail Devers (centre) beat Merlene Ottey (left) by 0.005 seconds to take 100m gold
![]() 'Never again', said Steve Redgrave after his fourth gold and second with Matthew Pinsent
![]() Kerri Strug braved an ankle injury to ensure the US took gold in the team gymnastics
![]() Beach volleyball was one of the sports that made its Olympic debut
![]() Cuba upset the odds and the hosts by winning the baseball gold
![]() But the Games were overshadowed by the explosion in Centennial Park that killed two people
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