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A promotional poster for the 1998 Goodwill Games in New York City features athlete Dan O'Brien performing the high jump over the Brooklyn Bridge. Established by Atlanta businessman Ted Turner, the games were held six times between 1986 and 2001.

Courtesy of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

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