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Instruction booklet · June 1996

Olympic Summer Games

SportESRB E

The story

After years of training, you've finally got the chance to grab a hold of the gold with Olympic Summer Games! Get ready to compete in the world's most spectacular sporting event- The 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Show your stuff in the most challenging range of Olympic events. With the world watching your every move, you will run swifter, jump higher and be stronger than ever before!

Specifications

Released: June 1996
Developers: Black Pearl Software, Tiertex Design Studios
Publisher: U.S. Gold
Genre: Sport
Rating: ESRB E
Series: Olympic Games

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Jun. 10

The Colorado Avalanche wins their first Stanley Cup in their first season based out of Denver, Colorado, defeating the Florida Panthers 4 games to none. Avalanche captain Joe Sakic wins the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

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