| Date: July 1996 | |
| Bailey Wins 100 Metres | |
|
|
 Donovan Bailey after his victory in the 100-metre event. |
Date: July 1996 Bailey Wins 100 Metres
Sprinter Donovan Bailey established a new world record and earned himself a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The victory set off an outburst of national pride in winning the glamour event of the Olympic Games.
Donovan Bailey after his victory in the
100-metre event.