what happen before the 1996 Olympics
Several events occurred leading up to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia:
1. Construction began on venues and facilities in preparation for the games in 1991.
2. In 1992, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected Atlanta as the host city for the 1996 Summer Olympics, beating out Athens, Greece, Melbourne, Australia, Toronto, Canada, and Manchester, England.
3. In 1994, the Olympic torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, and began its journey to Atlanta, passing through 42 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
4. The 1996 Olympics were considered the Centennial Games, as they marked the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games, which were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
5. There was controversy leading up to the games over a bombing that occurred in Centennial Olympic Park during the Olympics, killing two people and injuring 111. This would shape the security measures and debates of future Olympics.