Claim: In the 1996 Summer Olympics, which was held in Atlanta, United States, Mauritania has multiple Men's participants such as Noureddine Ould Ménira who competed in the 100 metres event, and Chérif Baba Aidara who competed in the 800 meters event, but neither advanced to the finals.
Evidence: Mauritania competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. Noureddine Ould Ménira 100 metres Did not advance Chérif Baba Aidara Did not advance