The men's individual time trial (ITT) was held on 10 October 1996 in

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, Switzerland. The host nation claimed 2 medals as the reigning Vuelta a España champion,

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took the rainbow jersey ahead of 1994 champion

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and compatriot

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Final classification

References

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