1996 Atlanta Olympic Torch Relay

This video clip summarizes the torch relay for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

[@derrickcooper18]

I am honored to have carried the olympic torch in 1996

[@loohdz1290]

My boyfriend was there. 15 years old... 1:04 ... He is in a wheelchair. I cried when I saw thid video.

[@GregAllenMatt]

I am at 1:21 in Newport Beach, California

[@Pinkladie2002]

I remember you! I was the kid that carried it there too 😁

[@EJ_Rose]

I’m from New Orleans and I am so proud that the 2002 and 1996 Olympic torches were in New Orleans

[@Pinkladie2002]

Wow I am so glad I found this video!! I carried the torch when I was 12...You can see me @ the 1:50 is mark lol The tiny girl with the pink cane...Good memories! I didn't fully understand what an awesome moment it was but now that I'm 27 I am just amazed I got to do something so cool! My mom was following me with the camera in the video and my proud uncle was taking pics of me in the video too! THANKS!

[@charlesdjones1]

Amazing story. I got to watch my cousin Jon carry the torch in Georgia before it arrived at the stadium, to this day it's still one of my fondest memories. He died only 14 years later from cancer at the age of 32. My hope is to one day find some video of him carrying the torch just as you did.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

This is what my America looks like.....let's get back to that real patriotism of all creeds, colors, ethnicities, religions, physical attributes....I know we can make this work....

[@davidmartinez4309]

Yes sir👍🏼🎶🙂

[@Brookelorren]

I carried the American flag in Los Angeles. The American flag doesn't show up in the video but I was there. One of the coolest days in my life. :-)

[@ryanschroer]

Honored to have done it 6-5-1996 in Columbus Indiana.

[@brad3000]

I am honored to have just seen the olympic torch in person back in 1996, a cherished childhood memory :)

[@pvd643]

was supposed to be an escort in the relay. one torch bearer never showed up and I got to take their spot. 20 years later...still one of the greatest experiences of my life.

[@goldeneve]

7 years from now I’m hopefully still alive and kicking I want to fulfill my childhood dream running the torch in 28. 0:25 now in 28 (four years from now) the torch relay begins in Atlanta ends in my city. The states except will join in 28 this epic torch relay see you in 28

[@chuckmcnulty8924]

I was on the torch relay for the entire 3 months. Amazing experience (one of the photographers)

[@cycledude240019]

Chuck, did you cover relay in Washington DC June 26, 1996? I'm interested in finding some coverage of the run up 17th St to the White House.

[@davidhutchinson6377]

Saw it coming down south on Route 40 thru Harford Co MD. Still can recall the unexpected chills I had seeing it.

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[@tre1geo]

wow. 12,000+ runners... i randomly pulled up this video. i know my dad was a runner. and i think thats him at 5:25.... i wish the quality was better lol

[@cycledude240019]

Wondering what the source of this videos's content is. I'm looking for more coverage of the the relay through the streets of Washington, DC June 26, 1996.

[@chuckmcnulty8924]

The Texas Crew from Austin Tx

[@E1zzzZ]

dave peltzer ♥️

[@Bushwick78]

very very touching, I totally cried thru the whole thing.

[@shonnyno]

High priestess Maria Pambouki :)

[@lindseybarkley4603]

Anyone have video or pictures of torch runners in LA of this 1996 Olympics? Preferably Studio City, Ventura Blvd runners. My dad was a runner and I have no pictures or video of it.

[@franco4201]

I seen it while holyfield was carrying it in dunwoody ga