The Summer Olympics: Atlanta '96
Article Abstract:
Olympic weightlifting, which requires a great deal of lower body strength, is divided into 10 weight classes. Second-time Olympic contender Bryan Jacob, who holds the US record in the snatch, clean-and-jerk and overall total in his weight class, is a gold medal contender in 1996.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
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This month: archery
Article Abstract:
Archery as a sport requires a great deal of hand-eye coordination, strength, and proper technique. The archery competition at the 1996 Olympic Games will feature American Jay Barrs, a gold-medal winner at the 1988 Olympics. The US has dominated the archery competition since 1972.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
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This month: swimming and diving
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Two 1996 US Olympic hopefuls will include world champion 400-meter swimmer Tom Dolan and platform diver David Pichler. Dolan holds the world record in his event, while Pichler has won gold medals at the 1995 US Olympic Festival and 1995 US National Indoor Diving Championships.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
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