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Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Games of the XXIII Olympiad
Date July 28, 1984 - August 12, 1984
Location California • Los Angeles • United States

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Mark Todd of New Zealand rides his horse Charisma over a jump during the stadium jumping phase of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic eventing competition, with a large crowd in the background.
American diver Greg Louganis smiles with his hands on his hips, wearing two Olympic gold medals around his neck.
Bart Conner at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games
Edwin Moses at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games
Evelyn Ashford
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American wrestler Bruce Baumgartner
Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, and Steve Ovett run at the front of the pack during the men's 1500 meter final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, wearing white track uniforms.
Michael Gross competing at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
Edwin Moses
Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.
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