Statements (196)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sports_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:Billie_Jean_King gptkb:Los_Angeles gptkb:Monarch gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Carl_Lewis gptkb:Michael_Jordan gptkb:Larry_Bird gptkb:Zola_Budd |
| gptkbp:accreditation |
7,000
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:USA gptkb:United_States gptkb:West_Germany gptkb:East_Germany gptkb:tree USA -30 USA -61 USA -83 |
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
2210
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:ABC
gptkb:NBC |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Rowing_for_women
gptkb:Rhythmic_gymnastics gptkb:1980_Summer_Olympics gptkb:1988_Summer_Olympics Synchronized swimming Judo for women Sailing for women Fencing for women Team handball for men and women Weightlifting for women Women’s marathon Wrestling for women |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1984
July 28 -August 12, 1984 |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
$1 billion surplus
|
| gptkbp:electrification |
July 28, 1984
May 8, 1984 Started in Greece Final leg in Los Angeles Passed through several US cities |
| gptkbp:events |
221
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The Games are about the athletes.”
|
| gptkbp:fire_department |
gptkb:Rafer_Johnson
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| gptkbp:first_race |
gptkb:1980_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:1988_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:hosted_by |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1984 Summer Olympics
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
140
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Financial success
Introduction of corporate sponsorships Promotion of amateur sports Improved facilities in Los Angeles Increased popularity of the Olympics in the U. S. Inspiration for future Olympic Games Increased popularity of the Olympics in the USA Economic impact on Los Angeles Increased commercialism in sports Increased participation of female athletes Increased media coverage of the Olympics Development of sports facilities in Los Angeles Impact on future Olympic Games organization |
| gptkbp:lighting |
Rafer Johnson and Al Oerter
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California |
| gptkbp:mascot |
gptkb:Sam_the_Olympic_Eagle
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Carl Lewis won 4 gold medals.
Greg Louganis won gold in diving. Mary Lou Retton won gold in all-around gymnastics. |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
Mary Lou Retton's perfect 10
Carl Lewis winning 4 gold medals Greg Louganis's dive after hitting his head |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Boycott by several countries
Los Angeles as a host city |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton
gptkb:Carl_Lewis gptkb:Daley_Thompson gptkb:Matt_Biondi gptkb:Greg_Louganis |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Carl Lewis -4 gold medals
Greg Louganis -2 gold medals in diving Matt Biondi -5 gold medals in swimming Men's 4x100 meter relay -world record Mary Lou Retton -first American woman to win all-around gold Carl Lewis won 4 gold medals Men's 1500m won by Said Aouita Men's 200m won by Joe Detmer Men's 4x100m relay won by USA Men's 4x400m relay won by USA Women's 100m won by Evelyn Ashford Women's 400m won by Marita Koch Women's 4x100m relay won by USA Women's 4x400m relay won by USA Greg Louganis won 2 gold medals Mary Lou Retton won 5 medals Men's basketball won by USA Women's soccer demonstration event |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
gptkb:21
6,829 7028 |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Memorial_Coliseum
gptkb:David_Wolper gptkb:The_Spirit_of_America gptkb:Performance_by_Michael_Jackson gptkb:Performance_by_the_Beach_Boys July 28, 1984 August 12, 1984 A Celebration of the Games 92,516 Performance by Diana Ross Performance by Lionel Richie |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1980_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Muhammad_Ali
gptkb:Rafer_Johnson gptkb:Peter_Ueberroth |
| gptkbp:security_features |
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Police_Department
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:USA_vs._USSR_basketball_final
gptkb:Boycott_by_the_Soviet_Union gptkb:Men's_decathlon Women's gymnastics team final Boycott by several countries Men's swimming events Men's 100 meters Women's all-around gymnastics Boycott by 14 Eastern Bloc countries Women's gymnastics debut Carl Lewis winning four gold medals Mary Lou Retton's perfect 10 Carl Lewis winning 4 gold medals Boycott by Eastern Bloc countries Carl Lewis won 4 gold medals Mary Lou Retton won gold in gymnastics Greg Louganis's diving performances Matt Biondi's swimming achievements Men's 100m won by Ben Johnson Men's 1500m won by Said Aouita Men's 200m won by Joe Detmer Men's 4x100m relay won by USA Men's 4x400m relay won by USA Men's 800m won by Said Aouita Men's decathlon won by Daley Thompson Men's decathlon won by Dan O' Brien Men's long jump won by Carl Lewis Men's marathon won by John Howard Men's pole vault won by Sergey Bubka Men's shot put won by Randy Barnes USA basketball team won gold Women's 100m won by Evelyn Ashford Women's 1500m won by Mary Decker Women's 200m won by Evelyn Ashford Women's 400m won by Marita Koch Women's 4x100m relay won by USA Women's 4x400m relay won by USA Women's 800m won by Mary Decker Women's discus throw won by Fanny Blankers-Koen Women's heptathlon won by Jackie Joyner-Kersee Women's high jump won by Ulrike Meyfarth Women's javelin throw won by Ruth Fuchs Women's marathon introduced Women's marathon won by Joan Benoit Mary Lou Retton's all-around gymnastics gold Men's 100m won by Carl Lewis Introduction of professional basketball players |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Hand_in_Hand
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:beer
gptkb:AT&_T gptkb:comic_book gptkb:Embassy gptkb:Anheuser-Busch |
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Mixed_Martial_Artist
gptkb:horse_race gptkb:football_club gptkb:sports_team gptkb:Swimming gptkb:Basketball_Player gptkb:ice_hockey_team gptkb:sports_event gptkb:Fencing gptkb:Professional_Wrestler gptkb:boxing_match gptkb:railway_line gptkb:park gptkb:chess_match Shooting |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:1988_Summer_Olympics
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Reach_Out
The Olympic Spirit |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
300,000
Over 20,000 |
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1984
|