Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's horizontal bar
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These are the results of the men's horizontal bar
competition, one of eight events for male competitors in artistic gymnastics
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta. The qualification and final rounds took place on July 20th, 22nd and 28th at the Georgia Dome
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Horizontal bar
The high bar, also known as the horizontal bar, is an apparatus used by male gymnasts in Artistic Gymnastics. It traditionally consists of a cylindrical metal bar that is rigidly held above and parallel to the floor by a system of cables and stiff vertical supports. Gymnasts typically wear leather...
competition, one of eight events for male competitors in artistic gymnastics
Artistic gymnastics
Artistic gymnastics is a discipline of gymnastics where gymnasts perform short routines on different apparatus, with less time for vaulting . The sport is governed by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique , which designs the Code of Points and regulates all aspects of international elite...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
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. The qualification and final rounds took place on July 20th, 22nd and 28th at the Georgia Dome
Georgia Dome
The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, between downtown to the east and Vine City to the west. It is primarily the home stadium for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and the NCAA Division I FCS Georgia State Panthers football team. It is owned and operated by the...
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Qualification
Ninety-five gymnasts competed in the horizontal bar event during the compulsory and optional rounds on July 20th and 22nd. The eight highest scoring gymnasts advanced to the final on July 29th. Each country was limited to two competitors in the final.Rank | Gymnast | Score |
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1 | 19.537 | |
2 | 19.437 | |
3 | 19.387 | |
4 | 19.375 | |
5 | 19.374 | |
6 | 19.362 | |
7 | 19.299 | |
19.299 |
Final
Rank | Gymnast | Score |
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9.850 | ||
9.825 | ||
9.800 | ||
9.800 | ||
9.800 | ||
6 | 9.762 | |
7 | 9.737 | |
7 | 9.737 |