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Host City: Atlanta, United States (July 20, 1996 to August 4, 1996) Opening Ceremony: July 19, 1996 (opened by President Bill Clinton) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Muhammad Ali Taker of the Olympic Oath: Teresa Edwards (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 4, 1996 Events: 271 in 31 sports
Participants: 10,344 (6,820 men and 3,521 women) from 197 countries Youngest Participant: Hem Reaksmey (12 years, 320 days) Oldest Participant: Jose Artecona (63 years, 350 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Aleksey Nemov (6 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (101 medals)
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