A Dark Shadow over the Atlanta Summer Games: the 1996 Olympic Bombing
Words: 605 1724The 1996 Summer Olympics, held in Atlanta, Georgia, were meant to be a unifying moment for the world, an event where athletes from different countries would compete, and the essence of sportsmanship would be celebrated. However, this spirit was shattered on July 27th when an explosion disrupted the joy and camaraderie, leaving a dark stain on the games. The Atlanta Olympic bombing, as it would come to be known, was not only a tragic event in the history of the […]