Atlanta 1996: NBC Sports Presents America's Games: The Greatest Moments of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games
1996
86 Minutes
Olympic Games
Unknown Source
Running highlights are included in this day by day account of the Atlanta games, hosted by Bob Costas, including Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey in both the 100 meters and 4 x 100 relay and the record shattering sprint of Michael Johnson in the 200 meters (19.32), with interview and award stand reactions, following his Olympic record 400 meter victory of 43.49. Carl Lewis wins his fourth gold medal in the long jump, bringing his Olympic medal count to nine and Gail Devers narrowly wins the 100 meters and places fourth in the high hurdles. Other featured athletes include Dan O’Brian in the decathlon and Jackie Joyner Kersey reaching the medal stand in the long jump on her last attempt. There are glimpses of other events including the marathon, middle distance races, and some field events. Other sports that are included are too many to list although the swimming, weightlifting, softball, basketball, and gymnastics events were memorable as well with women highlighted equally with the men’s performances. Made by NBC, this official Olympic highlights tape ends with a photo slide show conducted to Gloria Estefan’s song "Reach".
