The 1984 Olympics
Considered one of the greatest Olympic Games of all time, the 1984 Olympics saw Los Angeles play host to the legendary athletic festival. Officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was notable for a large-scale boycott by Eastern Bloc countries including the Soviet Union and East Germany, as well as Cuba, Iran and Libya. The boycotting nations hosted their own event, which they called the Friendship Games.
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1984 Olympics: Medals
History will remember the medal winners from the 1984 Olympics forever, despite the boycott. Here are the final tallies sorted by country.
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1984 Olympics: Events
The events included in the Olympic Games are in a constant state of flux. Here are the events that took place during the 1984 Olympics.
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1984 Olympics: Venues
Several venues became famous during the 1984 Olympics, such as the Los Angeles Coliseum. Here are other venues that help host the Games.
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