Carl Lewis won the gold medal in the long jump at the Olympics in Atlanta, on July 29, 1996. Lewis had previously won the gold in the long jump at the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympics. Only three other athletes have won individual gold medals in four consecutive Olympics. Danish sailor Paul Elvstrom did it in 1948, 1952, 1956, and 1960. American discuss thrower Al Oerter won his … [Read more...] about Carl Lewis Wins 9th and Last Gold July 29, 1996
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Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996
By landing a solid vault on a sprained ankle, Kerri Strug enabled the U.S. to win its first gold medal in the Womens Gymnastics team all around competition. Before she even attempted the vault, Kerri Strug knew that the landing was going to hurt like hell. But the pain was only temporary and her heroic accomplishment will be remembered … [Read more...] about Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996