Swimming at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
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Swimming at the 1996 Summer Paralympics consisted of 168 events, 87 for men and 81 for women. Because of a tie in the men's 100 m freestyle S4 event, a total of 169 bronze medals were awarded.
Australian gold medalist Priya Cooper after presentation ceremony
An unidentified Australian swimmer at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
An unidentified Australian swimmer at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
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