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The Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games (Paperback): Barry A Sanders

The Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games (Paperback)

Barry A Sanders

Series: Images of Sports

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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.

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Imprint: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Country of origin: United States
Series: Images of Sports
Release date: October 2013
First published: October 2013
Authors: Barry A Sanders
Dimensions: 231 x 163 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 978-1-4671-3037-0
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Olympic games
Books > History > American history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN: 1-4671-3037-0
Barcode: 9781467130370

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