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The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly referred to as Los Angeles 1984, unfolded from July 28 to August 12, 1984, predominantly in Los Angeles, California, United States, marking the city's second time hosting the Games after 1932. Notably, fourteen Eastern Bloc countries, including the Soviet Union and East Germany, boycotted the event in response to the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, protesting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Only Romania and Yugoslavia from Socialist Europe attended, while Albania, Iran, and Libya also abstained for different reasons. Despite certain sports facing diminished competition due to the boycott, the 1984 Games attracted a record participation of 140 National Olympic Committees. The United States emerged as the top medal winner, securing the most gold and overall medals, followed by Romania and West Germany.

Engraver: József Garányi