Sports · 1996
Gold Shoes, Miracle Vaults, and Bulls Dominance
In 1996, the world gathered in Atlanta for an unforgettable Summer Olympics packed with heroic triumphs and emotional moments. From Chicago's historic 72-win NBA season to groundbreaking football achievements in Europe, it was a year defined by elite athletic greatness.
- July 23, 1996 | Atlanta Olympics
Kerri Strug's Heroic Vault
Kerri Strug landed a crucial vault on a severely injured ankle to secure the first-ever Olympic team gold for the U.S. women's gymnastics team.
- August 1, 1996 | Track & Field
Michael Johnson's Golden Double
Lacing up shiny gold spikes, Michael Johnson shattered the 200-meter world record in 19.32 seconds to complete an unprecedented 200m-400m Olympic double.
- June 16, 1996 | Basketball
Bulls Reach 72 Wins and NBA Title
Led by Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls capped a record-breaking 72-10 regular season by defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA Finals.
- July 19, 1996 | Olympic Games
Muhammad Ali Lights the Olympic Cauldron
In a deeply moving moment watched by billions, a trembling Muhammad Ali lit the cauldron to open the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games.
- June 30, 1996 | Soccer / Germany
Bierhoff's Golden Goal at Euro '96
Oliver Bierhoff scored the first golden goal in major tournament history, giving Germany a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Euro 1996 final.
- October 26, 1996 | Baseball
New York Yankees Win World Series
The Yankees rallied from a 2-0 series deficit against the Atlanta Braves to capture their first World Series title in 18 years.
- August 1996 | PGA Golf
Tiger Woods Pro Debut and 'Hello World'
Twenty-year-old phenom Tiger Woods turned professional, launching a new era in golf by winning two titles in his first few months on the PGA Tour.
- October 13, 1996 | Formula 1
Damon Hill Claims Formula One Crown
Damon Hill won the Japanese Grand Prix to secure the 1996 Drivers' Championship, following in the footsteps of his late father Graham Hill.
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