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Olympics in Los Angeles: A look back at the 1984 Summer Games

By ABC7.com staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
As Los Angeles gets geared up for the 2028 Summer Olympics, take a look back at 1984, when the city last hosted the Games.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee in August struck a deal to award the 2024 Games to Paris.

This deal will bring the Olympics back to the Southland for a third time since 1984 and 1932.
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As L.A. gets geared up for the 2028 Games, take a look back at 1984, when the Games were last in the Southland.

Athletes from 140 countries arrive in LA for 1984 Games
1984 Olympics in LA: Athletes arrive



O.J. Simpson runs in 1984 Olympics torch relay
O.J. Simpson runs in 1984 Olympics torch relay



Los Angeles Convention Center serves as media hub for 1984 Games
LA Convention Center serves as media hub for 1984 Games



Marching band members practice for 1984 Olympics ceremonies
Marching band members practice for 1984 Olympics ceremonies



1984 Olympic Games break US attendance records
1984 Olympic Games break US attendance records



Hells Angels member runs in 1984 Olympics torch relay
1984 Olympics in LA: Hells Angels member runs in torch relay

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Olympic shooter Kim Dyer talks focus under pressure
1984 Olympics shooter Kim Dyer talks focus under pressure



USC tightens security for 1984 Olympics
1984 Olympics in LA: USC tightens security



New bus system created just for 1984 Olympics
New bus system created just for 1984 Olympics



Pin trading emerges as unofficial Olympic sport in 1984 Games
1984 Olympics in LA: Pin trading frenzy

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Planes tow signs for 1984 Olympics opening ceremonies
1984 Olympics in LA: Planes tow signs for opening ceremonies


PHOTOS: 1984 Summer Olympics in LA
O.J. Simpson runs with the Olympic torch as the crowd cheers in downtown Los Angeles on July 21, 1984, one week before the opening ceremonies of the XXIII Summer Olympic Games.AP
American gymnast Mary Lou Retton celebrates after a victory at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug.12, 1984.AP
South Korean athletes hold a banner during the closing ceremonies of the XXIII Olympiad at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, Aug. 12, 1984.AP
This is the scene at closing ceremonies at the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 12, 1984.AP
In this July 1984 file photo, former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali carries the Olympic torch into the stadium in Los Angeles.AP
In this July 28, 1984 photo President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan enjoy the Opening Ceremonies of the 23rd Olympiad from their press box view in the Coliseum.AP
In this July 28, 1984 file photo Bill Suiter "Rocket Man" soars with the help of a jet pack during the welcoming of nations at the Opening ceremonies in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.AP
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.KABC
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