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The 1984 Olympic Games
Jul 31, 2024 ·
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The 1984 Olympic Games
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USA! USA! USA! One thing about getting older that kind of sucks is not being as excited about things as we did as kids and young adults. I’ll admit, I...
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USA! USA! USA!
One thing about getting older that kind of sucks is not being as excited about things as we did as kids and young adults. I’ll admit, I haven’t watched any of the 2024 Olympics - but as a kid, the 1984 games in Los Angeles was a major event. I can remember where I was that summer and some moments are forever etched in my memory.
I clearly remember the amazing Carl Lewis dominating, Mary Lou Retton becoming “America’s Sweetheart”, Greg Louganis sweeping the diving events, and the men’s basketball team (before pros were eligible) putting forth a squad made up of future hall of famers. Ever hear of Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, or Chris Mullin?
With the USSR counter-boycotting the US’s boycott of the 1980 games, the US team absolutely destroyed the field, with an overall medal count of 174. Second place? Federal Republic of (West) Germany with 59!
While I wish I still got as hyped as I did when I was 10, it is still pretty cool that all the nations of the world gather once every four years to (mostly) put our differences aside and allow friendly competition through sports.
Plus, I share some fun stuff that occurred this weekend and other random musings…
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One thing about getting older that kind of sucks is not being as excited about things as we did as kids and young adults. I’ll admit, I haven’t watched any of the 2024 Olympics - but as a kid, the 1984 games in Los Angeles was a major event. I can remember where I was that summer and some moments are forever etched in my memory.
I clearly remember the amazing Carl Lewis dominating, Mary Lou Retton becoming “America’s Sweetheart”, Greg Louganis sweeping the diving events, and the men’s basketball team (before pros were eligible) putting forth a squad made up of future hall of famers. Ever hear of Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, or Chris Mullin?
With the USSR counter-boycotting the US’s boycott of the 1980 games, the US team absolutely destroyed the field, with an overall medal count of 174. Second place? Federal Republic of (West) Germany with 59!
While I wish I still got as hyped as I did when I was 10, it is still pretty cool that all the nations of the world gather once every four years to (mostly) put our differences aside and allow friendly competition through sports.
Plus, I share some fun stuff that occurred this weekend and other random musings…
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