Softball at the 1996 Summer Olympics
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Softball made its first appearance as an official medal sport at the 1996 Summer Olympics. The competition was held at historic Golden Park
in Columbus, Georgia
. Final results for the Softball
competition
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
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Golden Park
Golden Park is a 5,000-seat baseball-only stadium in Columbus, Georgia, United States, that opened in 1926. Located on the Chattahoochee River in Downtown Columbus, it currently is not home to any professional baseball team...
in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Muscogee County, Georgia, United States, with which it is consolidated. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 189,885. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area, which, in 2009, had an estimated population of 292,795...
. Final results for the Softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
competition
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
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Medal summary
Laura Berg Laura Berg Laura Kay Berg is an American softball player who plays the position of center fielder... Gillian Boxx Gillian Boxx Gillian Boxx won an Olympic gold medal as a catcher on the United States women's national softball team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA... Sheila Cornell Lisa Fernandez Lisa Fernandez For the politician, see Liza Fernandez RodriguezLisa Fernandez is a right-handed softball pitcher of Cuban-Puerto Rican descent. She established an Olympic record in softball with 25 strikeouts in a game as a member of the United States Women's team.-Early years:Lisa's father immigrated from Cuba,... Michele Granger Michele Granger Michele Granger is an American former four-time First Team All-American left-handed softball pitcher and Olympic champion from Placentia, California. She played four seasons, over 5 years, for the California Golden Bears from 1989-1993... Lori Harrigan Lori Harrigan Lori Harrigan is an American softball player from Anaheim, California, and three times Olympic Champion as a member of the American winning team in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Harrigan played collegiately at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.-References:... Dionna Harris Dionna Harris Dionna M. Harris is an American softball player and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team.... Kim Maher Kim Maher Kim Maher is an American softball player and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team.... Leah O'Brien Dot Richardson Dot Richardson Dorothy Richardson is an American physician and former international softball player.-Education:... Julie Smith Julie Smith (softball) Julie Smith is an American softball player and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team.... Michele Smith Michele Mary Smith Michele Mary Smith went to Oklahoma State University. Michele Smith is a Two-Time Olympic Softball Gold Medalist with the U.S. National Team, having played in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. In 2006, she was inducted into the ASA Softball Hall of Fame... Shelly Stokes Shelly Stokes Shelly Stokes is an American softball player and Olympic champion.She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team.... Danielle Tyler Christa Lee Williams Christa Lee Williams Christa Lee Williams is an American softball player and a two time Olympic gold medalist.She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where she received a gold medal with the American team... |
An Zhongxin An Zhongxin An Zhongxin is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Chen Hong Chen Hong (softball player) Chen Hong is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.-External links:*... He Liping He Liping He Liping is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played one match as pitcher.-External links:*... Lei Li Liu Xuqing Liu Xuqing Liu Xuqing is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.-External links:*... Liu Yaju Liu Yaju Liu Yaju is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played seven matches as a pitcher.-External links:*... Ma Ying Ma Ying Ma Ying is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played two matches as pitcher.-References:**... Ou Jingbai Ou Jingbai Ou Jingbai is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played six matches.-External links:*... Tao Hua Tao Hua Tao Hua is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder.... Wang Lihong Wang Lihong (softball player) Wang Lihong is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played seven matches as pitcher.... Wang Ying Wang Ying (softball player) Wang Ying is a female Chinese softball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996 she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Wei Qiang Wei Qiang Wei Qiang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches as infielder.... Xu Jian Xu Jian Xu Jian is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played eight matches.... Yan Fang Yan Fang Yan Fang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... Zhang Chunfang Zhang Chunfang Zhang Chunfang is a female Chinese softball player. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.In 1996, she won the silver medal as part of the Chinese team. She played all ten matches.... |
Joanne Brown Joanne Brown Joanne Brown is a former softball catcher and outfielder from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics.... Kim Cooper Kim Cooper (softball) Kim Cooper was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Carolyn Crudgington Carolyn Crudgington Carolyn Crudgington was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Kerry Dienelt Kerry Dienelt Kerry Dienelt is a former softball catcher from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics.... Peta Edebone Peta Edebone Peta Edebone is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She was captain of the 2004 squad.After having knee surgery after Athens, she retired from competitive softball... Tanya Harding Tanya Harding Tanya Victoria Harding is an Australian softball player, who has competed for Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Three times she claimed a bronze medal , and once a silver medal .In 1995, Harding enrolled at UCLA for one trimester... Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Holliday (softball) Jennifer Holliday is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Jocelyn Lester Jocelyn Lester Jocelyn "Joyce" Lester is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Sally McDermid Sally McDermid Sally McDermid is a former softball outfielder from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics. She is also known as Sally McCreedy.-References:*... Francine McRae Francine McRae Francine McRae is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Haylea Petrie Haylea Petrie Haylea Petrie is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Nicole Richardson Nicole Richardson Nicole Richardson is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Melanie Roche Melanie Roche Melanie Jane Roche is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics along with a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Participating in 4 Olympic Games and winning 4 Olympic Medals is... Natalie Ward Natalie Ward Natalie Anne Ward is a softball player from Australia, who won bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ward also won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays shortstop and 2nd base... Brooke Wilkins Brooke Wilkins Brooke Wilkins is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... |
Final Team Standings
| Rank | Team | Games | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 | 8 | 1 | |
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10 | 6 | 4 | |
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9 | 6 | 3 | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | |