1996 Olympics: The local story behind the torch - Gainesville Times

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1996 Olympics: The local story behind the torch

Ricky Rich was an Olympic torch bearer when it passed through Gainesville in 1996. Olympic memorabilia such as the official torch and his torch bearer T-shirt still hangs in his home along with photographs of the day and Olympic pins which were heavily collected. - photo by Scott Rogers

07172021 OLYMPICS 7.jpg — Ricky Rich was an Olympic torch bearer when it passed through Gainesville in 1996. Olympic memorabilia such as the official torch and his torch bearer T-shirt still hangs in his home along with photographs of the day and Olympic pins which were heavily collected. - photo by Scott Rogers

This is part of a series on the 25th anniversary of the Centennial Olympics, which included rowing and paddling events on Lake Lanier. Other pieces in the series include: