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Article: 10 Olympic Memories We'll Never Forget // U.S. Golden in Summer Games
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- November 12, 1995
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The Olympic stage is always full of drama, a place where
heartwarming moments are unrehearsed, yet delivered with stunning
eloquence.
There are tales of triumph and tragedy and stories of rabid
determination that take precedence over outcome. And, at their best,
the Olympics make us feel good about our country and about ourselves.
The 1996 Olympics in Atlanta are only 250 days away and surely
will provide more chapters to a history rich in memories.
Here's a look back at our country's 10 most memorable moments in
the history of the Summer Games.
1. Jesse Owens: The son of sharecroppers and grandson of slaves,
Owens became an international hero for his performance at the 1936
Games ...