The Olympic legacy and parks and recreation.

From: Parks & Recreation | Date: June 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

With the 1996 Summer Olympics soon to begin in Atlanta, GA, recreation leaders would be wise to take advantage of the resulting increased interest in sports to show their communities what they have to offer. Olympic-related events that can be held are described.

On July 19, 1996, the eyes of the world will be on Atlanta for the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games. Two-thirds of the world's population will join 80,000 spectators to watch 10,500 athletes from almost 200 nations compete. Over the course of 16 days, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) will make ...

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