United States at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
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The United States was the host nation for the 1996 Summer Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Its athletes finished first in the gold and overall medal count.
Australian and American athletes at the 1996 Summer Paralympics.
1996 Summer Paralympics
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The 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, were held from August 16 to 25. It was the first Paralympics to get mass media sponsorship, and had a budget of USD $81 million.
Eila Nilsson of Sweden celebrating her 50 m freestyle B1 gold with Janice Burton of Great Britain and Tracey Cross of Australia.
A group of Australian supporters at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
Wheelchair tennis
Welcome home parade