Atlanta Summer Olympics 1996 Women’s Running #3068c

The women’s running events at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics were some of the most highly anticipated and watched events of the Games. The running events included sprints, middle and long-distance races, and relays.

In the sprints, the United States’ Gail Devers won the gold medal in the 100m race, while her teammate Gwen Torrence took home the gold in the 200m race. Both Devers and Torrence were repeat Olympic champions, having won medals in their respective events at previous Olympic Games.

In the middle and long-distance races, Ethiopia’s Fatuma Roba won the gold medal in the marathon, becoming the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the event. In the 10,000m race, Ethiopia’s Derartu Tulu won the gold medal, becoming the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the event as well.

The United States also had success in the relays, winning gold medals in the 4x100m and 4x400m races. The 4x100m relay team, made up of Gwen Torrence, Chryste Gaines, Inger Miller, and Gail Devers, set a new world record with a time of 41.95 seconds.

The 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics were also significant in that they marked the first time that women’s soccer was included as an Olympic event. The United States won the gold medal in soccer, defeating China in the final.

Overall, the women’s running events at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics were highly competitive, with many talented athletes from around the world competing at the highest level. The success of women in these events helped to raise the profile of women’s sports and inspire future generations of female athletes.