Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump
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The men's high jump was an event at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There were 38 competitors from 28 nations, with one non-starter (three-time medalist Patrik Sjöberg).[1] The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The event was won by Charles Austin of the United States, the nation's first victory in the men's high jump since 1968 and 13th overall. Artur Partyka of Poland became the seventh man to win two medals in the event, following his 1992 bronze with silver in these Games. Steve Smith's bronze was Great Britain's first medal in the men's high jump since 1908.
Quick Facts Men's high jump at the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, Venues ...
Men's high jump at the Games of the XXVI Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venues | Centennial Olympic Stadium | |||||||||
Dates | July 26 (qualifications) July 28 (final) | |||||||||
Competitors | 37 from 27 nations | |||||||||
Winning height | 2.39 OR | |||||||||
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