Gymnastics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's vault
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These are the results of the men's vault
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 29th at the Georgia Dome
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Vault (gymnastics)
The vault is an artistic gymnastics apparatus, as well as the skill performed using that apparatus. Vaulting is also the action of performing a vault. Both male and female gymnasts perform the vault...
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 29th 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 vault 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 | 19.450 | |
2 | 19.425 | |
3 | 19.399 | |
4 | 19.375 | |
5 | 19.350 | |
6 | 19.337 | |
7 | 19.324 | |
8 | 19.287 |
Final
Rank | Gymnast | Score |
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9.787 | ||
9.756 | ||
9.724 | ||
4 | 9.643 | |
9.643 | ||
6 | 9.618 | |
7 | 9.568 | |
8 | 9.493 |