1996 Summer Olympics by many later Games, such as the 2016 Summer Olympics, however, have led to more positive re-appraisals of the management of the Atlanta Games. These note that, in contrast to many later Games, the 1996 Atlanta Games were both financially viable and had a positive economic impact on the city. 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, commonly known as Atlanta 1996, and also referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games, were an international multi-sport event that was held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics The equestrian events at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp included eventing, show jumping, vaulting and dressage. The competitions were held from 6 to 12 September 1920. Although there were 72 riders competing, many rode in more than one event, with 87 entries total (45 jumping, 17 dressage, 25 eventing). Vaulting was also held, its one appearance at an Olympic Games, with only Belgium, France and Sweden fielding teams. The requirements for the dressage test remained the same as for the 1912 Games. Team dressage medals were not distributed. The show jumping competition held