Host city | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | ||
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Motto | The Celebration of the Century | ||
Nations | 197 | ||
Athletes | 10,320 (6,797 men, 3,523 women) | ||
Events | 271 in 26 sports (37 disciplines) | ||
Opening | July 19 | ||
Closing | August 4 | ||
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Stadium | Centennial Olympic Stadium | ||
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The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, were held in Atlanta, United States from July 19 to August 4.