1984 Summer Olympics controversy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:caused_by Boycott
gptkbp:controversy Security measures
Ticket pricing
Commercialization of the Games
Use of private funding
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on sports culture
Representation of American values
Promotion of Olympic ideals
Legacy of sports diplomacy
gptkbp:events 221
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:1988_Summer_Olympics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1984 Summer Olympics controversy
gptkbp:impact Increased commercial sponsorship
Rise of the Olympic marketing machine
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Cuba
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:East_Germany
gptkb:Nicaragua
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gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future athletes
Impact on future Olympic Games
Cultural significance in Los Angeles
Economic boost for Los Angeles
Increased focus on Olympic marketing
gptkbp:location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Dodger_Stadium
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Memorial_Coliseum
gptkb:Santa_Monica_Pier
gptkb:college_football_bowl_game
gptkb:Pauley_Pavilion
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_event Closing ceremony celebration
Opening ceremony spectacle
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Mary_Lou_Retton
gptkb:Carl_Lewis
gptkb:Janet_Evans
gptkb:Matt_Biondi
gptkb:Greg_Louganis
gptkbp:opening_ceremony July 28, 1984
August 12, 1984
gptkbp:outcome Increased participation from non-boycotting countries
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1980_Summer_Olympics_boycott
gptkbp:significance Political tensions during the Cold War
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:beer
gptkb:AT&_T
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:Anheuser-Busch
gptkbp:year gptkb:1984
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zola_Budd
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3