Welcome
You have reached the ATLANTA 1996 official web site. Here we hope to inspire true passion in those striving to continue the legacy of the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
Since 2002, over 2,000 athletes from 53 nations have competed and trained with ATLANTA 1996.
ATLANTA 1996 is a Member of the World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC) and represents the City of Atlanta at the WUOC.
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Milestones
17 Years ago the ATLANTA 1996 Concept was Created
By Prince Albert II of MONACO & Dr. Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST
Atlanta, USA (August 4, 2013)
17 years ago, on August 4, 1996, both Albert GRIMALDI and Marc-Daniel GUTEKUNST created the ATLANTA 1996 concept. The dream turned into reality when on May 6, 2002 Ambassador Andrew YOUNG inaugurated the ATLANTA 1996 with representatives from the 10 founding countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Eritrea, Macedonia, Madagascar, Mali, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, and the Seychelles. Since 2002, over 2000 athletes from 53 nations trained and competed with the ATLANTA 1996.
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World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC)
WUOC President Visits Atlanta
Atlanta, USA (May 5 - 7, 2010)
During a 3 days Atlanta visit, WUOC President Mayor Daniel BRELAZ meets Atlanta Mayor Kasim REED, visit the ATLANTA DITC campus at Brook Run, meets some of the ATLANTA DITC Institutional Partners, and celebrates the 8th Anniversary of the ATLANTA DITC.
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