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Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games

Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Barry A. SandersPublish date:2013-10-14Pages:130
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531675158ISBN-10:1531675158UPC:9781531675158Book Category:Sports & Recreation, HistoryBook Subcategory:Olympics & Paralympics, United States, HistoryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCWSZ4WEG4
The Games of the XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984, reimagined the Olympic Games and reinvigorated a troubled Olympic movement. Its innovations included the following: a nationwide torch relay that yielded millions for children's charities; an arts festival that surpassed any prior efforts; the first Opening Ceremony featuring a professional theatrical extravaganza; new sports disciplines, such as distance races for women, windsurfing, synchronized swimming, heptathlon, and rhythmic gymnastics; an army of volunteers; vast increases in sponsorship and television revenue while avoiding commercialization and keeping expenses low using existing facilities; and a financial surplus of over $232 million, which has endowed sports for youngsters in the Los Angeles area to this day--all through a privately financed organizing committee without government contributions.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsISBN-13:9781531675158ISBN-10:1531675158UPC:9781531675158Book Category:Sports & Recreation, HistoryBook Subcategory:Olympics & Paralympics, United States, HistoryBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.61 x 6.69 x 0.38 inchesWeight:0.9105Product ID:SCWSZ4WEG4
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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