Bahamas at the 1996 Summer Olympics
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The Bahamas competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta
, United States
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Athletics
Men's 4x400m Relay
Men's Long Jump
Women's Long Jump
Women's Javelin Throw
Swimming
Men's 50m Freestyle
Tennis
Men's Singles Competition
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
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, United States
United States
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Silver
- Eldece Clark-Lewis, Chandra SturrupChandra SturrupChandra Sturrup is a Bahamian track and field sprint athlete. She is a 100 m specialist and the Bahamian national record holder for the women's 100 meter dash with a personal best of 10.84 seconds set in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 5, 2005...
, Sevatheda FynesSevatheda FynesSavatheda Fynes is a track and field sprint athlete, competing internationally for Bahamas. She is an Olympic gold medalist in the 4 x 100 meter relay race...
and Pauline Davis-Thompson — AthleticsAthletics at the 1996 Summer OlympicsAt the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:...
, Women's 4×100 metres relay
AthleticsAthletics at the 1996 Summer OlympicsAt the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, 44 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 20 by women. There were a total number of 2053 participating athletes from 191 countries.-Men:...
Men's 4x400m Relay
- Carl Oliver, Troy McIntoshTroy McIntoshTroy McIntosh is a male sprinter from The Bahamas.-Achievements:-External links:...
, Dennis DarlingDennis DarlingDennis Darling is a Bahamian athlete who specializes in the 400 metres. He is currently track and field Assistant Coach at Texas Christian University....
, and Timothy MunningsTimothy MunningsTimothy Munnings is a Bahamian athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres.At the 2000 Summer Olympics he ran in the heats for the Bahamian team who eventually won the bronze medal.... - Heat — 3:04.09
- Semi Final — 3:02.17
- Final — 3:02.71 (→ 7th place)
Men's Long Jump
- Craig HepburnCraig HepburnCraig Daniel Hepburn is a retired male long jumper from the Bahamas, best known for finishing 13th at the 1992 Olympic Games. His personal best is 8.41 metres, achieved in June 1993 in Nassau. This is the national record. -Achievements:...
- Qualification — NM (→ did not advance)
Women's Long Jump
- Jackie EdwardsJackie Edwards (athlete)Jacqueline Lois Elizabeth Edwards is a Bahamian long jumper, who was born in Jamaica....
- Qualification — 6.55m (→ did not advance)
Women's Javelin Throw
- Laverne EveLaverne EveLaverne Eve is a female track and field athlete from the Bahamas, who competes in the javelin throw. Her personal best throw is 63.73 metres, achieved in April 2000 in Nashville. In her early career she also competed in shot put and discus throw...
- Qualification — 58.48m (→ did not advance)
SwimmingSwimming at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center in Atlanta, United States, which was built for the Games...
Men's 50m Freestyle
- Allan Murray
- Heat – 22.75 (National Record)
- B-Final – 22.92 (→ 12th place)
TennisTennis at the 1996 Summer OlympicsAt the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the host nation United States won 3 of the 4 gold medals in tennis. For the first time at the Olympics, a single bronze medal was awarded in each event.-Medal table:-Events:-References:*...
Men's Singles Competition
- Mark KnowlesMark KnowlesMark Knowles is a former World number 1 doubles professional male tennis player from the Bahamas, who will go down as one of the greatest athletes of his country for his longevity within his sport and charitable contributions off the court.After being awarded a scholarship to the Nick...
- First round — Lost to Kenneth CarlsenKenneth CarlsenKenneth Carlsen is a former Danish professional tennis player, who was active between 1992 and 2007. Carlsen played left-handed with a one-handed backhand. His greatest asset was his powerful serve, and his game was therefore best suited to fast surfaces...
(Denmark) 5-7 3-6
See also
- Bahamas at the 1995 Pan American GamesBahamas at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe 12th Pan American Games were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 11 to March 26, 1995.- Silver:*Men's 200 metres: Andrew Tynes*Women's Javelin: Laverne Eve- Bronze:*Women's Long Jump: Jackie Edwards-See also:...
- Bahamas at the 1998 Central American and Caribbean Games