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First Olympics after the end of the Cold War
South Africa returned after apartheid ban
First Olympics since 1972 with no boycotting nations
Unified Team (former Soviet republics) competed
Badminton and baseball debuted as official sports
Germany competed as a unified nation
Professional athletes allowed in basketball
First Olympic appearance of the 'Dream Team' (USA basketball)
Rhythmic gymnastics and women's judo debuted as medal events
Yugoslavia competed as Independent Olympic Participants
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