The 1986 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were held in Los Angeles, California. This event marked the second time Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics, the first being in 1932. The games featured 7,000 athletes from 140 countries competing in 21 sports, showcasing a wide range of athletic talent. The 1986 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 success, generating significant revenue and leaving a lasting legacy for the city.