Bids for the 1996 Summer Olympics

Bids for the
1996 (1996) Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Overview
Games of the XXVI Olympiad
X Paralympic Games
Winner: Atlanta
Runner-up: Athens
Shortlist: Toronto · Melbourne · Manchester · Belgrade
Details
CommitteeIOC
Election venueTokyo
96th IOC Session
Map of the bidding cities
Map
Important dates
DecisionSeptember 18, 1990
Decision
WinnerAtlanta (51 votes)
Runner-upAthens (35 votes)

Six cities submitted bids to host the 1996 Summer Olympics (formally known as Games of the XXVI Olympiad), which were awarded to Atlanta, on September 18, 1990. The other candidate cities were Athens (Greece), Toronto (Canada), Melbourne (Australia), Manchester (United Kingdom) and Belgrade (Yugoslavia).