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NewsJuly 24, 1996

The Southeast Missourian asked people about their interest in the Centennial Olympics. Holly Black: "I've been watching the gymnastics. I also like seeing the swimming. I've been real impressed so far with what I've seen. I also like to watch the track and field."...

The Southeast Missourian asked people about their interest in the Centennial Olympics.

Holly Black: "I've been watching the gymnastics. I also like seeing the swimming. I've been real impressed so far with what I've seen. I also like to watch the track and field."

Pearla Murphy: "My family likes to watch the gymnastics. Everyone does rally around the TV to watch the Olympics. We'll probably watch it just about every night."

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Joy Sitzes: "I mainly like to see the swimming, because I swim a lot myself. My neighbor came back from the Olympics over the weekend and told me about running into members of the Dream Team and meeting them."

Charlie Koch: "We watched the opening ceremonies. I'm most interested in watching the track and field. I have followed the Olympic athletes in track. I want to see if Carl Lewis can win another medal."

Keenan Kinder: "I've seen the swimming and rowing competitions, but I would really like to see the boxing and basketball. I like the boxing because it's one against one, which goes back to the history of the Olympics."

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