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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1996
Page
13
Miami Herald humorist Dave Barry recalls a chaotic Atlanta Games and praises the city’s volunteers while critiquing the coverage and logistics. He jokes about the city’s mess, foreign media odor, and NBC’s focus on human interest pieces, ending with a wish for Sydney 2000.
Martin Doktor of the Czech Republic captured his second canoe gold in the 500 meter men’s event as Antonio Rossi of Italy won the 500 meter kayak. Birgit Fischer of Germany earned silver to boost her total to eight career medals, while Kay Bluhm and Torsten Gutsch defended their 500 meter titles. Rita Koban won the women’s 500 kayak. Ulrich Kirchhoff led Germany to show jumping gold with Jus de Pommes, silver to Willi Meliger, bronze to Alexandra Ledermann. Ekaterina Serebryanskaya swept to individual all around rhythmic gymnastics gold with 39.683. Croatia edged Sweden 27-26 for its first men’s handball gold. Josia Thugwane became the first black South African Olympic marathon champion in 2:12:36, with Lee Bong-ju and Eric Wainaina following. In men’s volleyball, the Netherlands beat Italy in five sets for its first final medal, while Yugoslavia took bronze by defeating Russia.
The United States defeated Brazil 76 60 to win Olympic gold in a rematch that avenged a 1996 semifinal loss. Ruthie Bolton led with 15 points and Lisa Leslie scored 29 as the team shot 72 percent in the first half and 66 percent overall. Teresa Edwards had 10 assists, while Boltons defense keyed a pivotal stop on Paula Silva.
David Reid trailed 16-6 but unleashed a decisive right hand 36 seconds into the final round to KO Alfredo Duvergel of Cuba for the 156-pound Olympic title. The victory ended a Cuban run and earned the U.S. a gold medal in boxing with Ali praising Reid as a "bad boy" at ringside.
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