10K yellow gold ring presented to members of the Canadian 4 x 100 men’s relay team that won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics. Made by Jostens, the ring features gold Olympic rings on a magenta top with four small diamonds and the text: “1996, Olympic Champion.” One shank shows the Canadian maple leaf and reads, "Andy, 4 x 100M," and the other depicts a runner with text: “McInnis, Coach, Atlanta 1996, XXVI Olympiad." The inner band bears the "Jostens 10K" hallmark. In fine condition. This ring and nine others were commissioned and funded by Canadian gold medal-winning track athlete Donovan Bailey, who presented them to his coaches and teammates in honor of their historic victory. The consignor notes that these rings are unique due to its display of the ‘official version’ of the Olympic rings, which are copyrighted by the International Olympic Committee. As such, the creation of these rings were delayed until March 1997, when the IOC finally approved use of the logo. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Andy McInnis, the head coach of Team Canada's 4 x 100 meter men’s relay team, as well as McInnis’s accreditation pass for the Atlanta Games, a Jostens receipt, and Team Canada commemorative pins from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics.
