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How did hosting the 1996 Olympics change Atlanta?
Twenty-five years ago, the Olympics transformed Atlanta. But many critics say the city fell short in its goal of using the once-in-a-lifetime event to reduce poverty.
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Atlanta Olympic memorabilia live on, but not making many people rich
Memorabilia, pins and souvenirs from Atlanta's 1996 Olympic Games can bring in big bucks at auction, but many collectibles are worth mere pennies.
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Many venues from Atlanta ’96 Olympics still in use
An update on what happened to major sports venues used during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games?
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Day 14, Aug 1: Michael Johnson completes historic double | 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Runner Michael Johnson, the man who had openly campaigned for the chance to write history at the Atlanta Games produced a double dose of it.
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Day 17, Aug 4: Women complete mission for U.S. basketball | 1996 Atlanta Olympics
For the first time since 1984, America — land of Dr. Naismith’s basketball-inspiring dream — can claim Olympic women’s and men’s champions.
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On 25th anniversary of Atlanta Olympics, two icons steadfast in how far city has come
Here it is 25 years — a quarter-century disappearing in the rearview like a rest-stop exit — since Muhammad Ali’s unsteady hand lifted the steadfast Olympic flame on the night
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Day 16, Aug 3: Dream Team gold | 1996 Atlanta Olympics anniversary
The U.S. rode David Robinson’s 28 points to the medal stand, Reggie Miller coming up big with 20, Penny Hardaway 17.
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Day 15, Aug 2, Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s long jump to medal | 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was determined to go out a winner.