Date
July 28 - August 12
Teams
140
Country
America
Events
221
Athletes
6829
The bottom line
Due to financial problems in 1976, no city bid to host the 1984 Games except Los Angeles. The show has been criticized for relying too heavily on existing facilities and corporate sponsors. However, the games grossed a healthy $223 million and became a model for future games.
No boycott, no sadness
Although a retaliatory boycott led by the Soviet Union drained some sporting events, 140 National Olympic Committees participated, a record number at the time. There was such affection among the athletes that they broke out of their classes at the opening ceremony to participate in a spontaneous dance together, something usually reserved for the closing ceremony.
New beginnings and sports
New Zealand archer Neroli Fairhall was the first paraplegic athlete to compete in a medal competition in archery, competing in a wheelchair. The first women's Olympic marathon was held and won by American rhythmic gymnast Joan Benoit, and women's synchronized swimming and cycling made their debuts.
Congratulations, Carl
Carl Lewis made history by equaling the feat of fellow American Jesse Owens in Berlin 1936, winning gold medals in the same four events: 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 x 100 meter relay and long jump.
National Olympic Committees: 140
Athletes: 6829 (1566 women, 5263 men)
Events: 221
Volunteers: 28742
The media: 5615 (2865 print press, 2930 broadcasters)
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