Atlanta 1996 LegacyAtlanta 1996 Legacy © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com - A view across the Piedmont Park skyline and Lake Meer. Many of Atlanta’s parks and green spaces benefitted from significant investments in urban development for the Games.Atlanta 1996: a city renewedFrom attracting international investment to accelerating inner-city development, the centennial Olympic Games Atlanta 1996 played a significant role in transforming the city into a truly global destination.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesAtlanta 1996 LegacyGeorgia Tech Aquatic Centre 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyCentennial Olympic Stadium 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyOlympic Village 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyAtlanta 1996: Olympic venues overview 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyUnity in diversity 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyNew sports and events promote gender parity 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyA catalyst for urban development 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyCentennial Olympic Park 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyInspiring youth from the city and beyond 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyImproving the Atlanta brand 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyA lasting cultural impact 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyPromoting equality and diversity 03 Jan 2024Atlanta 1996 LegacyAtlanta 1996: a city renewed 03 Jan 2024More informationDiscover Olympic legaciesThe Olympic Games are all about their legacies. The benefits that the Games create – from increased sports participation and educational programmes to a boosted economy and an improved urban environment – are numerous.Learn moreRelive all the action from Atlanta 1996Learn more