Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games

Sanders, Barry A

Omschrijving

The Games of the XXIII Olympiad, Los Angeles 1984, reimagined the Olympic Games and reinvigorated a troubled Olympic movement. Its innovations included the following: a nationwide torch relay that yielded millions for children's charities; an arts festival that surpassed any prior efforts; the first Opening Ceremony featuring a professional theatrical extravaganza; new sports disciplines, such as distance races for women, windsurfing, synchronized swimming, heptathlon, and rhythmic gymnastics; an army of volunteers; vast increases in sponsorship and television revenue while avoiding commercialization and keeping expenses low using existing facilities; and a financial surplus of over $232 million, which has endowed sports for youngsters in the Los Angeles area to this day--all through a privately financed organizing committee without government contributions.
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Schrijver
Sanders, Barry A
Titel
Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games
Uitgever
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Jaar
2013
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
130
Gewicht
413 gr
EAN
9781531675158
Afmetingen
244 x 170 x 10 mm
Bindwijze
Hardback

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