Centennial Olympic Park - Atlanta, Georgia 1996 Games
Posted by: Eagle1977
N 33° 45.572 W 084° 23.573
16S E 741470 N 3738547
Centennial Olympic Park served as the visitor centerpiece for the 1996 Atlanta games.
Waymark Code: WMG1T6
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2013
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Centennial Olympic Park is a public park located in Atlanta, Georgia owned and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. The park was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as part of the infrastructure improvements for the Centennial 1996 Summer Olympics. During the 1996 Olympics, the park was part of the marathon route for both the men's and women's race. The park plays host to millions of visitors a year and several events, including a summer popular music concert series and an annual Independence Day concert and fireworks display. (wikipedia)
Olympic Games: Atlanta Summer 1996
Sport held at venue: Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Sport held at venue No 2: Cycling Track
Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable
Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Website
Current Use: Public park and outdoor venues
Olympic Games No 2: Not listed
Olympic Games No 3: Not listed
Additional sport(s) held at venue: Not listed
Web Address with Additional Details: Not listed
Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Not listed
Parking Area: Not Listed
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