1984 – Los Angeles

Introduction
Olympics Despite a Soviet boycott, these Games saw the athletes dancing together in the opening ceremony, Carl Lewis equaling the record for four gold medals in running, and a profit of $223 million being made, making this the model for future hosts.
Paralympics Hosted in Stoke Mandeville and New York, these Games saw impressive performances that broke several records such as the 100 meter wheelchair race at 17.13 seconds, and the 800 meter wheelchair race at 2:17.27 minutes.