Amazing Classic Highlights - Los Angeles 1984 Olympics

The Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games were a landmark in the Games recent history. As the Los Angeles Olympics were the first since 1896 to be staged without government financing, the organisers depended heavily on existing facilities and corporate sponsors. Although criticised at the time, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games became the model for future Games, particularly after it was revealed that they had produced a profit of US$ 223 million.
On the field of play the Games also offered moments that brought the Olympics closer to the current format almost 30 years later. The first Olympic women's marathon was staged, and was won by Joan Benoit of the US. Rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming and the women's cycling road race also made their debuts.