The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, from July 28 to August 12. This event marked the second time the city hosted the Olympics, the first being in 1932. The games featured 23 sports and included 221 events, with over 6,800 athletes from 140 countries participating. The 1984 Olympics were notable for their financial success, largely due to a boycott by several countries, including the Soviet Union. This allowed the United States to dominate the medal count, winning 174 medals, including 83 golds. The games also introduced new sports, such as rhythmic gymnastics and team handball.