Olympics Edition

1996 Olympic Baseball

Cuba defended Olympic gold in Atlanta, beating Japan in a high-scoring final.

Status
Completed
Dates
July 20-August 2, 1996
🥇 Champion
Cuba
🥈 Runner-up
Japan

Participants

CubaUnited StatesJapanNicaragua
NetherlandsItalyAustraliaKorea

Pool Play

Preliminary Round

Atlanta, United States

CUB (7-0)USA (6-1)JPN (4-3)NCA (4-3)
NED (2-5)ITA (2-5)AUS (2-5)KOR (1-6)

Knockout Stage

Semifinals

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

DateResultVenue
Aug 1NCA1-8CUBAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Aug 1JPN11-2USAAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium

Medal Games

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

DateResultVenue
Aug 2USA10-3NCABronzeAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Aug 2JPN9-13CUBGoldAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium

Sources