ACOG - Sports - IBM

Interesting Sports Facts and Firsts for the 1996 Olympic Games

International federations, the International Olympic Committee and The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games have agreed on a number of changes and advances that affect the competitions. Following are a few examples, by sport. (This is not a comprehensive list.)

Aquatics

Athletics

Archery

Badminton

Basketball

Canoe/Kayak

Cycling

Equestrian

Fencing

Football (Soccer)

Gymnastics

Handball

Modern Pentathlon

Rowing

Shooting

Softball

Volleyball

Weightlifting

Yachting



Olympic Factoid
An estimated 5.3 million visted Centennial Olympic Park between opening day - 13 July - and closing day - 4 August, making the park the most single most visited Olympic site during the Games.