Mountain biking | Britannica (original) (raw)

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cycling

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  In cycling: Modern sport racing
  Mountain biking, a cross-country race over rough terrain, became an Olympic event for men and women at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. The Atlanta Games also marked the first Olympics at which professionals were allowed to enter the road race and time trial competitions.
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extreme sports

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  In extreme sports
  The extreme sports of mountain biking and snowboarding debuted at the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in 1996 and 1998, respectively.
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