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