Summer of Women: Females stole the show at 1996 Olympics

FILE - In this July 23, 1996, file photo, members of the United States women's gymnastics team wave to the crowd after being awarded their gold medals in the team competition at the Centennial Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. From left are Amanda Borden, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow, Jaycie Phelps, Dominique Moceanu, Kerri Strug, and Shannon MIller. (AP Photo/John Gaps III, File)

FILE - In this July 27, 1996, file photo, USA's Rebecca Lobo (13) leads the team off the bench to cheer at the end of their 96-79 victory over Australia in women's Olympic basketball at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. From left are Lobo, Katy Steding (11), Venus Lacey (14), and Dawn Staley (5). (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 1996, file photo, Tiffeny Milbrett of the U.S. Olympic soccer team reacts after scoring the goal that won the gold medal for the U.S. against China at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The U.S. beat China 2-1.(AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File)

Carla Overbeck, left, and Briana Scurry of the U.S. Olympic women's soccer team react during the gold medal ceremony Thursday, Aug 1, 1996 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The U.S. beat China 2-1 to win the first ever medal awarded in women's soccer at an Olympic Games.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)