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1984 Summer Olympics

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The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, and were boycotted by the Soviet Union and most of the Eastern Bloc in a retaliatory response to the 1980 US-led boycott. Organized primarily with private and corporate funding rather than public money, the Games produced a substantial financial surplus, a notable departure from many previous hosts, and are often credited with restoring the commercial viability of the modern Olympics. American sprinter and long jumper Carl Lewis won four gold medals, matching Jesse Owens' feat from 1936.

Facts
Founding Year
1984 1
Founding Date
1984-07-28 2
Frequency
Every four years 3
Host History
Los Angeles, United States 1
Classification
Scope
Olympic 1
Connections

Administered By

International Olympic Committee (IOC), Governing Bodies

Derived From

Olympic Games, Competitions

Features

Archery, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Association Football, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Athletics, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Basketball, Sports
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Boxing, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Canoeing, Sports
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Cycling, Sports
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Diving, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Equestrian, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Fencing, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Field Hockey, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Handball, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Judo, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Rowing, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Sailing, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Shooting, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Swimming, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Volleyball, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Water Polo, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Wrestling, Sports
Source Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
Sources
1. Wikipedia, List of Olympic Games Host Cities
Wikipedia
  • Host cities table, 1984 Summer Olympics row (year)
    1984 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles, United States
  • Host cities table, 1984 Summer Olympics row (host)
    1984 Summer Olympics: Los Angeles, United States
  • entity record, description/name (scope)
    The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, and were boycotted by the Soviet Union and most of the Eastern Bloc in a retaliatory response to the 1980 US-led boycott. Organized primarily with private and corporate funding rather than public money, the Games produced a substantial f
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2. Wikipedia, 1984 Summer Olympics
  • Infobox, opening
    July 28, 1984
  • Features: Athletics, Venues list, Streets of Los Angeles
    athletics (marathon)
  • Features: Swimming, Venues list, Olympic Swim Stadium, University of Southern California
    swimming, diving, synchronized swimming
  • Features: Diving, Venues list, Olympic Swim Stadium, University of Southern California
    swimming, diving, synchronized swimming
  • Features: Boxing, Venues list, Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
    boxing
  • Features: Cycling, Venues list, Olympic Velodrome, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California
    cycling (track)
  • Features: Rowing, Venues list, Lake Casitas, Ventura County, California
    canoeing, rowing
  • Features: Canoeing, Venues list, Lake Casitas, Ventura County, California
    canoeing, rowing
  • Features: Judo, Article text
    In the judo open division, four-time world champion
  • Features: Weightlifting, Article text
    boycott affected weightlifting more than any other sport
  • Features: Wrestling, Venues list, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
    wrestling
  • Features: Archery, Venues list, El Dorado Park, Long Beach, California
    archery
  • Features: Association Football, Venues list, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
    football (final)
  • Features: Basketball, Venues list, The Forum, Inglewood, California
    basketball and team handball finals
  • Features: Handball, Venues list, Titan Gymnasium, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California
    handball
  • Features: Volleyball, Venues list, Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California
    volleyball
  • Features: Water Polo, Venues list, Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
    water polo
  • Features: Sailing, Venues list, Long Beach Shoreline Marina, Long Beach, California
    sailing
  • Features: Fencing, Venues list, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California
    fencing
  • Features: Field Hockey, Venues list, Weingart Stadium, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, California
    field hockey
  • Features: Equestrian, Venues list, Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California
    equestrian
  • Features: Shooting, Article text
    Prado Park for shooting
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3. Wikipedia, Olympic Games
Introduction
Quote, Introduction
The Summer and Winter Olympics are each held every four years
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