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Atlanta moves 1996 Olympic cauldron to Centennial Park

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Atlanta moves 1996 Olympic cauldron to Centennial Park
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The 1996 Olympic cauldron will be relocated to Centennial Park in Atlanta. This cauldron, lit by Muhammad Ali, is currently atop a 120-foot tower in Summerhill, where the Olympic Stadium once stood. Georgia State is collaborating with former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and Olympic organizing committee president Billy Payne on the move, which aims to preserve the original structure and enhance the park's significance amid upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.

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  • •Muhammad Ali lit the cauldron during the 1996 Olympics.
  • •The cauldron is currently in Summerhill, Atlanta, near Turner Field.
  • •Centennial Park is set to host a prominent display of the cauldron.
  • •Georgia State is coordinating efforts to preserve the original tower.
  • •Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Games, returning the event to the U.S.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta 1996 Olympic cauldron moving to Centennial Park
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Muhammad Ali famously lit the cauldron for the last Summer Olympics held in the U.S.

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