The Official Films Of The Olympic Games: Atlanta- 1996
2000
180 Minutes
Olympics
Available, See Below
This three hour special compilation of the highlights of the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta captured by legendary film maker Bud Greenspan. This stunning compendium recalls the many great moments from Atlanta in a visual feast of sporting history including many featured athletes:
Josia Thugwane (South African) - The 99 pound coal mine security guard becomes the first black South African ever to win an Olympic gold medal by winning the marathon.
Michael Johnson (USA) - After failing to qualify in the 200 meters in 1992, he leaves nothing to chance in Atlanta. He fulfils his Olympic destiny and becomes the first man to win the 200 meters and 400 meters in the same Olympiad.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) & Ghada Shouaa (Syria) - Joyner-Kersee is known as "the world's greatest female athlete" based on her world record and two Olympic gold medals. Sadly, Atlanta proves to be the end of her heptathlon Olympic career due to a hamstring injury but characteristically she returns five days later to win the long jump bronze. Ghada improved on her 25th place finish in Barcelona to leave Atlanta as a national hero after winning the gold and providing Syria with their first Olympic medal in any sport.
Carl Lewis (USA) - Perhaps the most versatile and enduring champion in Olympic history, Lewis wins his fourth straight gold medal in the Long Jump, and his ninth gold overall.
Inger Miller (USA) - Miller’s father and coach, Lennox Miller, won the 1968 silver and 1972 bronze medals in the 100 meters for Jamaica, watched as she finished fourth in the 200 meters; and also when she won the first gold for the family in the US 4 x 100 relay.
Ordering Information: The Olympic Museum in Switzerland sells this tape through their Museum Shop. View a PDF format list in English or French to see prices and availability. All sales are made in Swiss Francs, so you may need to convert your currency to make payment in the form of an international money order or wire transfer. They offer VHS tapes in three video formats (PAL, NTSC and SECAM). If you are unaware of what format your machine plays, visit Blackstar.co.uk that lists all tape formats by country.
Atlanta- 1996