The 1984 Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, took place in Los Angeles, California. This event marked the first time the Olympics were held in the U.S. since 1932. The games featured 140 nations and included 21 sports, with a total of 492 events. The 1984 Olympics were notable for the absence of several countries, including the Soviet Union, which boycotted the games in response to the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Despite this, the event was considered a commercial success, generating significant revenue and showcasing numerous world records.