The 1984 Los Angeles Olympiad

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A) The 1984 Los Angeles Olympiad was the first privately funded Olympics in history with corporate sponsors playing a significant role in organizing and financing the event. The games were called the "Corporate Games" instead of the "Spartan Olympics."
B) The Soviet Union led a boycott of the 1984 Olympics in response to the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. However, China did not join the boycott and sent its athletes to participate, which helped to salvage the Games.
C) The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee allocated a significant amount of money and resources to ensure the safety and security of the athletes, officials, and spectators. This included implementing strict security measures and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies to maintain a safe environment.
D) Without the participation of Soviet Union and East Germany, the United States emerged as the dominant force in the games. American athletes won a total of 174 medals, including 83 gold medals, which was more than double the second-place nation in the medal count.