Ticket for volleyball during the1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games

Ticket for volleyball during the1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games

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Ticket for volleyball during the1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games.
The 1996 Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad were held in Atlanta, Georgia with 197 countries, 6,797 men and 3,523 women athletes participating. These Games saw the debuts of beach volleyball, mountain biking, softball, and women’s soccer. These Games also saw the American women, who had taken full advantage of Title IX legislation, excel in Olympic competition. The women’s gymnastics, soccer, softball and basketball teams all won gold, propelling the US women athletes into the global spotlight and beginning their dominance in Olympic competition. Atlanta benefitted from the Games as Centennial Olympic Park led to the revitalization of the downtown area and the Olympic Village became residence housing for area universities. These games marked the first time since 1984 that the United States topped the medal count with 101.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
ticket, olympics
olympic ticket
date made
1996
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 in x 2 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
2018.3010.377
nonaccession number
2018.3010
catalog number
2018.3010.377
subject
Olympics
volleyball
Amateur
related event
Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta, 1996
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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