Yugoslavia year 1984 stamps Summer Olympic Games – Los Angeles full set MNH

Yugoslavia year 1984 stamps Summer Olympic Games – Los Angeles full set MNH

The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, were held in Los Angeles, California, USA. The games took place from July 28 to August 12, 1984. It was the second time Los Angeles had hosted the Olympics, the first being in 1932.

The 1984 Olympics featured several memorable sporting moments, including American Carl Lewis winning four gold medals in track and field events, including the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and long jump. Additionally, American gymnast Mary Lou Retton became a household name by winning the all-around gold medal in gymnastics.

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics are often cited as an example of a financially successful and well-organized Olympic Games, setting a model for future host cities in terms of minimizing costs and maximizing revenue through sponsorship and commercialization.