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Atlanta 1996: Perec sprints to gold in 200m, 400m

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>Marie-Jose Perec celebrates on the track after crossing the line during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.

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Published July 17, 2026 8:05 am

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In honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, relive Marie-Jose Perec’s performance on the track for France, in which she captured gold medals both in the women’s 200m and 400m events.

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