FLAIR ACROSS AMERICA

A MONUMENTAL BRONZE FOR THE 1996 OLYMPICS

BY RICHARD MACDONALD

When athletes from around the world gathered for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, their

determination, struggle and endurance was reflected in the monumental sculpture that was independently

undertaken by internationally known artist, Richard MacDonald. MacDonald’s mission was to celebrate

all that is best in humanity through his art. The 21-feet high heroic bronze, “The Gymnast,” epitomizes

the Olympic credo. “The essence lies not in the victory, but in the struggle.”