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- 1Sandy Moreno carries baseball's Olympic dream from Atlanta 1996βΌFrom Atlanta 1996 to a new generation: Sandy Moreno and Baseball's Olympic dream
The WBSC is highlighting Sandy Moreno in a feature linking Atlanta 1996, the last time baseball appeared in a US Olympics, to a new generation of players chasing Olympic success. The story frames Moreno as a bridge between the sport's Olympic past and its future, as baseball works to secure and grow its place on the Games programme.
- 2Atlanta and its 1996 Olympic legacy revisitedβAtlanta and its Olympic connection: Key facts about the host city of 1996 Olympic Games
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, marking the centenary of the modern Olympics. The Georgia capital used the event to transform itself, with venues such as Centennial Olympic Park reshaping the downtown area. Coverage highlights key facts about the city's role as an Olympic host and what the Games left behind, drawing renewed attention to Atlanta's place in Olympic history.
- 32028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta and cross all 50 statesβΌ2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA
The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta and pass through all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles for the opening ceremony. The route echoes the 1996 Atlanta Games relay, and organisers say it is designed to bring the Olympic spirit to every corner of the country ahead of the Games.
- 4Atlanta and Olympics leaders to unveil 2028 torch relay plansβΌAtlanta and Olympics leaders to announce 2028 torch relay plans
Leaders in Atlanta and organisers of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles are set to announce plans for the torch relay. The announcement is expected to detail how the relay will be organised and what role Atlanta, host of the 1996 Summer Olympics, will play in the run-up to the 2028 Games.
- 52028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta, organizers announceβΌ2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta ahead of Los Angeles games, organizers announce
Organizers have announced that the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will start in Atlanta, connecting the city that hosted the 1996 Games to the upcoming LA event. The decision highlights the Games' American Olympic history and is drawing attention as planning for the 2028 relay and festivities takes shape.
- 6Atlanta named first US stop of LA28 Olympic Torch RelayβΌAtlanta confirmed as first US stop with LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to visit all 50 US states
Organisers of the LA28 Olympic Games have confirmed Atlanta as the first American stop of the Olympic Torch Relay, with the flame set to visit all 50 US states before reaching Los Angeles. The route honours Atlanta's role hosting the 1996 centennial Games and marks the torch's return to American soil for the first time since 2002.
- 7The secret behind Muhammad Ali's 1996 Olympic flameβΌMuhammad Ali was the Olympics' best-kept secret. 30 years later, the women who knew remember the gasp
A look back at one of the Olympics' most iconic moments: Muhammad Ali, secretly chosen to light the cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Games, surprising the world as he appeared, trembling from Parkinson's disease, to ignite the flame. Thirty years on, the women who helped keep the secret recall the gasp that swept the stadium when his name was revealed.
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Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay will start in Atlanta. The Georgia capital, which hosted the 1996 Summer Games, will mark the starting point of the relay leading to the LA opening ceremony. The decision ties the upcoming American-hosted Games to the last time the Olympics were held in the United States city.
- 9Atlanta 1996: Remembering the defining moments of the Centennial GamesβAtlanta 1996: The defining moments of the Centennial Games, from the Magnificent Seven to Donovan Bailey
A retrospective look at the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games is highlighting the moments that defined the event, including the US women's gymnastics team known as the Magnificent Seven winning team gold, and Canada's Donovan Bailey setting a world record in the 100 metres. The centenary edition of the modern Olympics remains one of the most remembered editions, celebrated for its iconic performances and dramatic finishes.
- 102028 LA Olympic torch relay to begin in AtlantaβΌ2028 Los Angeles Olympic torch relay will begin in Atlanta, organizers announce
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games have announced that the torch relay will begin in Atlanta. The choice links the upcoming Games to the city that hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. Further details about the relay route and start date have not yet been released by organizers.
- 11LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to Cover All US States, Starting in AtlantaβΌLA28 Olympic Torch Relay will visit all U.S. states, with symbolic start in Atlanta
Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have announced that the torch relay will pass through all 50 U.S. states, beginning with a symbolic start in Atlanta. The route choice is a nod to the city's hosting of the 1996 Games, and the nationwide plan aims to bring Olympic celebration to every corner of the country ahead of the Los Angeles opening ceremony.
- 12Looking back at the 1996 torch relay that launched Atlanta's OlympicsβLooking back: How the 1996 torch relay launched Atlantaβs Olympics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution revisits the 1996 Olympic torch relay and its role in launching the Atlanta Games. The retrospective piece looks back at how the relay's route and arrival set the stage for the centennial Olympics, drawing reader interest in a nostalgic look at a landmark moment in the city's sporting history.
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Atlanta has been selected as the starting point for the torch relay leading up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The choice nods to the city's history as host of the 1996 Olympic Games, and local outlets report the relay will launch from Atlanta before making its way toward Los Angeles.
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The torch relay for the upcoming Olympic Games will begin in Atlanta, host city of the 1996 Summer Olympics, and travel through all 50 US states. It marks a nationwide route ahead of the Games being held in the United States, drawing attention to the scale of the torch journey and the return of the Olympics to American soil.
- 15Atlanta named first US stop for 2028 Olympic torch relayβAtlanta will be first US stop for 2028 Olympic torch relay
Atlanta will be the first American city to host the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The choice highlights the city's Olympic history as host of the 1996 Summer Games. Organisers are expected to release further details about the relay route and timing as the Los Angeles Games approach.
- 16Atlanta named first U.S. stop of 2028 Olympic torch relayβAtlanta will be first U.S. stop for 2028 Olympic torch relay
Atlanta has been chosen as the first U.S. stop of the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The announcement gives the 1996 host city a leading role on American soil ahead of the Games, and local outlets are highlighting what the honor means for the city's Olympic legacy.