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30 years ago, we played our part in the Olympics

Hendersonville High School’s concert band performed during the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, weeks after New Zealand swimmers trained at Patton pool and revved up enthusiasm for the summer games. [COURTESY OF MATTHEW CALLOWAY]

By MATTHEW CALLOWAY, Published: August 22, 2026

The FIFA World Cup dominated the international sports world this summer but 30 years ago Hendersonville was gripped by Olympic fever.

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