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Topic: Equestrian at the 1996 Summer Olympics

	1800-Olympics.com -- Summer Olympics: Olympic Sports: Equestrian
		The Olympic three-day event is the complete equestrian test (including as it does the disciplines of dressage, cross-country and show jumping); an overall show of horsemanship, where men and women compete together and the star of the show is often the horse.
		The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
		The Canadian Equestrian Federation is the one national organisation that represents all equine and equestrian interests in Canada.
	1800-olympics.com /SummerOlympics/OlympicSports/Equestrian.htm (759 words)

	2004 Summer Olympics - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Athens was chosen as the host city during the 106th IOC Session held in Lausanne in 05 September 1997,(date of the 25th anniversary of the Munich Massacre after surprisingly losing the bid to organize the 1996 Summer Olympics to Atlanta nearly seven years before, on 18 September 1990, during the 96th IOC Session in Tokyo.
		It was the first Olympics since NBC had merged with Vivendi Universal Entertainment; the merger, along with the acquisitions of the Bravo and Telemundo networks, made it possible for the network to broadcast over 1200 hours of coverage during the games, triple what was broadcast in the U.S. four years earlier.
		The main Olympic Stadium, the designated facility for the opening and closing ceremonies, was completed only two months before the games opened, with the sliding over of a futuristic glass roof designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/2/0/0/2004_Summer_Olympics_330c.html (2001 words)

	Olympics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Until 1994, the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year, but in 1986 the International Olympic Committee, which organises the Olympics, decided to separate them, so as to spread costs for all involved parties.
		As with the Ancient Olympics, once the flame has been lit, it is kept burning throughout the celebration of the Olympics, and is extinguished at end of the closing ceremony of the Games.
		Olympic medals are awarded to those individuals or teams placing first, second, and third in each event.
	www.nalis.gov.tt /olympics/Olympics.htm (1089 words)

	Olympics - EnchantedLearning.com
		The Greeks held the first Olympic games in the year 776 BC (over 2700 years ago), and had only one event, a sprint (a short run that was called the "stade").
		For each Olympics, a new flame is started in the ancient Olympic stadium in Olympia, Elis, Greece, using a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of the Sun.
		The events in the Summer Olympics include: archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, football (soccer), gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, kayaking, marathon, pentathlon, ping pong, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, taekwando, tennis, track and field (many running, jumping, and throwing events), triathlon, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, wrestling (freestyle and Greco-Roman).
	www.enchantedlearning.com /olympics (1311 words)

	Summer Olympics
		Equestrian is a sport in which a player rides a horse and tries to jump poles/hurdles as fast as they can.
		Olympic racing is now conducted with boats categorised into one-design classes based on similar weights and dimensions.
		Olympic history abounds with tales of athletes who overcame crippling adversity to win gold medals, but Karoly Takacs' comeback may be the best.
	library.thinkquest.org /CR0214546/solympics.html (1844 words)

	Cornell Science News
		Of course, the triathlon equestrian event where Ball, a medicine resident in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is assigned won't be a picnic for the human competitors.
		Combining a first day of dressage and third day of jumping with the cross-country day's road-and-track trotting, steeplechase and obstacle course, the equestrian triathlon usually is not one of the high-profile Summer Olympics events.
		The equestrian competition evolved from a military tradition and was one of the ancient Greek games, along with chariot racing, in 680 B.C. Today, equestrian competition is one of only two Olympic events in which women and men compete head-to-head.
	www.news.cornell.edu /releases/July96/olympicball.hrs.html (798 words)

	1924 Summer Olympics information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were held in 1924 in Paris, France.
		The marathon distance was fixed at 42.195 km, from the distance run at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
		Ireland was given formal recognition as an independent nation in the Olympic Movement in Paris in 1924 and it was at these games that Ireland made its first appearance in an Olympic Games as an independent nation.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/1924_Summer_Olympics (431 words)

	UGA Lends Its Expertise, Summer 1996
		Equestrian events are unique in the Olympics, the only time humans compete as partners with animals--and men and women compete as equals.
		The equine events, in fact, promise to be one of the showcases of the Olympics due to the new International Horse Park in Conyers, by all accounts one of the best such facilities in the world.
		Olympic events held in a hot, humid climate presented challenges for which there was no research at all.
	www.uga.edu /~columns/Olympics/exper3.html (792 words)

	1996 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Examples of this are the mid-rise dormitories built for the Olympic village which became the first residential housing for Georgia State University and Turner Field which was a modification of the original Centennial Olympic Stadium, and where the Atlanta Braves baseball team now makes its home.
		Michelle Smith of Ireland wins three gold medals and a bronze in swimming, but her victories are overshadowed by doping allegations, which are later reinforced as she is banned after failing a test in 1998.
		At least 20 countries made their Olympic debut this year, including the twelve Soviet countries in the Unified Team in 1992, who competed independently for the first time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1996_Summer_Olympics (1207 words)

	Summer Olympics: Volleyball
		In the Olympics there are two different kinds of volleyball, Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.
		Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1964 and Beach Volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1996.
		In the Olympics both Volleyball and Beach Volleyball are played by men and women.
	www2.lhric.org /pocantico/olympics/volleyball.htm (222 words)

	2002 USA Equestrian Annual Convention
		USA Equestrian president Alan Balch provided his skills as emcee for the gala and his signature video presentations highlighted the accomplishments of the year's award recipients, as well as those who we will miss and fondly remember.
		From the USA Equestrian Media Awards for Excellence that opened the awards presentation section to the crowning of this year's Equestrian of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, the festivities were a literal "Who's Who" of the panorama of our sport.
		Established in 1993 as a part of the "Making Strides for Equestrian Sports" campaign, the USA Equestrian Media Awards are designed to acknowledge and encourage outstanding efforts by the media to promote knowledge and appreciation of equestrian sports in the United States through their publications, articles and broadcasts.
	www.equestrian.org /convention/2002/1-11-2002.asp (5705 words)

	ACORD 1996 TEAM USA TRAINING CLINIC
		Paralympic Equestrian Competition was one of 17 sports scheduled for Atlanta Olympic venues, just 12 days after the 1996 Summer Olympics.
		1996 was the first year that Equestrian had full medal sport status at the Paralympic level.
		Athletes arrived at the equestrian venue on August 13 to find a huge crowd in their official Paralympic Staff Shirts waving flags from each country and cheering at the unloading ramps.
	members.aol.com /acordcomp/pararpt.htm (572 words)

	Olympics
		Olympic ring border, list of words related to bobsledding and luge to use in poem.
		When the Olympics are over, use the results from your chart to answer the questions.
		This reading comprehension is a biography of Olympic champion Kerri Strug and the story of her famous gold-medal win in gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics.
	abcteach.com /directory/theme_units/sports/olympics (1215 words)

	Saudi Athletes in Atlanta Strive to Build on Their Nation's Olympic Tradition
		The Olympics have always inspired feelings of national pride, both in the inhabitants of the host country and in the inhabitants of every country sending athletes to the games.
		For the first time ever, the Kingdom's soccer team was represented in the Olympics, and although it lost its first game to Brazil and tied its second with Malaysia, it was a great moment in Saudi soccer history and set the course for the national soccer team's participation in future Olympics.
		In the 25th Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, in 1992, Saudi athletes represented the Kingdom in a number of sports, including some in which the Kingdom had never before competed, such as gymnastics, table tennis and swimming.
	www.saudiembassy.net /Publications/MagSummer96/olympics.html (951 words)

	Summer Games - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Summer Games is a sports video game developed by Epyx and released by U.S. Gold based on sports featured in the Summer Olympic Games.
		Summer Games was followed by a sequel, Summer Games II, which featured additional sports such as equestrian, fencing and cycling.
		U.S. Gold's 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics game was the last title they would release.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Summer_Games (325 words)

	1996 Olympics — Infoplease.com
		The Atlanta Games were certainly the largest (a record 197 nations competed), most logistically complicated Olympics to date and perhaps the most hyped and overcommercialized as well.
		Arts to play key role in 1996 Summer Olympics.
		Countdown to the 1996 Olympics: although time is running out, aggressive companies can still get their share of the gold.
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0201963.html (583 words)

	The Summer Olympic Games
		Because of Australian quarantine laws, the equestrian events were held in Stockholm, Sweden.
		1992 was the last year that both the summer games and the winter games were held in the same year.
		After 1992, the summer and winter games are staggered 2 years apart.
	www.janecky.com /olympics/summergames/index.html (76 words)

	EdGate Summer Games
		The Laser debuted at the 1996 Atlanta games and is an open class, allowing both men and women to compete.
		Europe — The Europe is the only single-handed women’s Olympic boat and is considered very difficult to handle.
		The United States Olympic Committee site includes the rules and history of events as well as athlete bios, diaries, and chats.
	www.edgate.com /summergames/spotlight_sport/sailing.php (628 words)

	1992 Summer Olympics information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
		All of the IOC countries participated in the Games for the first time since Munich 1972 Summer Olympics.
		Baseball was introduced at the Olympics, with Cuba won the gold medal, Chinese Taipei got silver medal and Japan was Bronze medal.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/1992_Summer_Olympics (580 words)

	The FEI
		It is recognized as the national equestrian federation of Bermuda by the Federation Equestre Internationale and the Bermuda Olympic Association of which organizations it is a member.
		Competitions sanctioned by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation are required to abide by both the letter and spirit of the Equestrian Federation Rules.
		The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta marked the first occasion that equestrian events were included in the Paralympic games.
	www.bef.bm /feicode.htm (700 words)

	History of the Olympics + Cartoon Fun by Brownielocks
		During the last winter Olympics in 1998, winter snowboarding was accepted as an official winter competition.
		The Olympic Flame is said to represent the "Olympic Spirit" of competition.
		The newest tradition, which began with the summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA (USA) was to have the torch carried across the country by people from all walks of life and have it arrive at the stadium just in time for the opening ceremonies.
	www.brownielocks.com /olympics.html (1019 words)

	Georgia International Horse Park \| About Us \| History/Olympics
		The 1996 Olympics and the creation of the GIHP were a vital part of the history of Conyers and Rockdale County.
		The goal of the Georgia International Horse Park is to provide a permanent equestrian complex that will meet the needs of all equestrians, from the backyard enthusiast to the Olympic competitor, while also providing recreational opportunities for community residents.
		The final video was an inspiring story of an Olympic hopeful interwoven with the community's dream to host the 1996 equestrian events at the Georgia International Horse Park.
	www.georgiahorsepark.com /about/history.aspx (2455 words)

	Summer Olympics 2000 Team Handball Fan Guide
		There are 12 teams in the men's field, which began play in 1972.
		Underdog Denmark won the 1996 women's event over South Korea, the 1988 and 1992 champions, in overtime.
		Players are not allowed to obstruct or push an opponent or hit a ball out of an opponent's hands.
	espn.go.com /oly/summer00/handball/s/viewers.html (210 words)

	History of Our Olympic Games
		In the first thirteen Olympic games, there was only one event and that was the sprint.
		In 1996, the Summer Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, USA.
		In 2000 the Summer Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia.
	kushkm.tripod.com /History-of-the-Olympics (586 words)

	Langer Equestrian Group, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Langer Equestrian Group Inc. was formed in 1971 and has been a powerhouse in West Coast equestrian sports ever since.
		George is the General Manager of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California and has been active with horses since 1975 in a myriad of capacities.
		In addition, she is one of the nation’s leading horse show commentators, serving as an announcer at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and annually at the North American Young Rider’s Championships and the Rolex International Four-Star Eventing Championship.
	www.leghorseshows.com /facility.php (914 words)

	ipedia.com: 1992 Summer Olympics Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo lights the Olympic Flame by shooting an arrow into the cauldron.
		Yugoslav athletes are not allowed to participate with their own team, but may compete under the Olympic flag as Independent Olympic Participants.
		Badminton and women's judo become part of the Olympic programme, while white water canoeing returns to the Games after a 20-year absence.
	www.ipedia.com /1992_summer_olympics.html (412 words)

	EdGate Summer Games
		The first Olympic style games for disabled athletes were held in Rome right after the 1960 Olympic Games and are considered the first official Paralympic Games.
		Special Olympics events are year-round, often at the local level, and offer students opportunities to volunteer and give community service.
		The Special Olympics is dedicated to the idea of giving participants with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to become physically fit and get involved.
	www2.edgate.com /summergames/paralympics (1364 words)

	WashingtonPost.com: The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
		The move could bring the Summer Olympics back to U.S. soil for the third time in 24 years.
		The Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta came to a close Sunday night, after two weeks of athletic competition between 197 countries and over 11,000 athletes -- the most ever in an Olympic Games.
		The Games closed with International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch praising the city of Atlanta, but notably failing to call the game as "the greatest in Olympic history" -- a phrase that has become routine in his Closing Ceremonies speeches.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/olympics/longterm/summer96.htm (271 words)

	1968 Summer Olympics Summary
		Smith and Carlos, in stocking feet, wearing fl beads and fl scarves, with their fl-gloved fists raised over their heads as the American national anthem was played, used the biggest stage in sports to air grievances about racial injustice in the United States.
		The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were held in Mexico City in 1968.
		Bob Beamon jumped 8.90 m in the long jump, a 55 cm improvement of the world record that would stand until 1991; it is still the Olympic record.
	www.bookrags.com /1968_Summer_Olympics (1108 words)

	Spruce talent Sydney bound
		The Spruce Meadows international course designer and resident builder helped ensure the equestrian events at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta went full trot.
		And he was an integral part of staging the horse jumping competition at last summer's Pan-Am games in Winnipeg.
		It's that expertise that's taking the Ontario resident to Sydney this month to perfect the equestrian course at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
	www.canoe.ca /2000GamesEquestrian/sep10_spr.html (257 words)

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