1996 Summer Olympics

Atlanta 1996 marked the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympics. Kenya sent 52 athletes, won 8 medals, and Pauline Konga became the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic medal with silver in the Women's 5,000m.

Pauline Konga became the first Kenyan woman in history to win an Olympic medal.; Centennial Olympic Games; Kenya won 8 medals; Disciplines: archery, athletics, boxing, shooting, weightlifting.