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Aug 4, 1996 The US women's soccer team celebrate after beating China 2-1 in the final © Getty Images	Aug 4, 1996 Naim Suleymangolou wins a third consecutive weightlifting gold © Getty Images	Aug 4, 1996 Kerri Strug is helped from the podium by coach Bela Karolyi © PA Photos	Aug 4, 1996 Michelle Smith displays one of her three gold medals won in the pool © PA Photos



Aug 4, 1996 Alexandr Popov launches himself into the pool © Getty Images	Aug 4, 1996 Matthew Pinsent celebrates as Steve Redgrave crumples after winning the coxless pairs © PA Photos	Aug 4, 1996 Shaquille O'Neal towers above his opponents © Getty Images	Aug 4, 1996 Dan O'Brien competes in the pole vault round of the Olympic decathlon © Getty Images



Aug 4, 1996 Josia Thugwane wins the Olympic marathon © Getty Images	Aug 3, 1996 Miguel Indurain races to Olympic time trial glory © PA Photos	Aug 3, 1996 Andre Agassi unleashes a forehand © Getty Images	Aug 1, 1996 Michael Johnson breaks the world record as he wins gold in the 200m © Getty Images



Jul 31, 1996 China's Deng Yaping (centre) is crowned Olympic table tennis champion © PA Photos	Jul 28, 1996 Donovan Bailey wins the 100m final in a world-record 9.84 seconds © Getty Images	Jul 27, 1996 Matthew Pinsent and Steven Redgrave cross the finish line © Getty Images	Jul 23, 1996 Matt Ghaffari sheds a tear after receiving his silver medal © Getty Images

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