Russia At The 1996 Summer Olympics
Russia competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA. It was the first time that the nation participated separately from the other former republics of the Soviet Union. Russia had been a member of the Unified Team at the 1992 Summer Olympics. 390 competitors, 323 men and 158 women, took part in 212 events in 25 sports.
Read more about Russia At The 1996 Summer Olympics: Medalists
Famous quotes containing the words russia and/or summer:
“To believe that Russia has got rid of the evils of capitalism takes a special kind of mind. It is the same kind of mind that believes that a Holy Roller has got rid of sin.”
—H.L. (Henry Lewis)
“Why doesn’t the United States take over the monarchy and unite with England? England does have important assets. Naturally the longer you wait, the more they will dwindle. At least you could use it for a summer resort instead of Maine.”
—W.H. (Wystan Hugh)