1932, the 10 Summer Olympic Games was held in Los Angeles, California, USA, which was the first time that the Olympic Games were held outside Europe and America. From 65438 to 0984, the 23rd Summer Olympic Games was held in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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I. Historical background

1978, American President Carter announced that Los Angeles won the right to host the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. This marks that Los Angeles has become the third city to host the Olympic Games three times after London and Paris.

However, at 1978, the prospect of the Los Angeles Olympic Games is not clear. Due to the Soviet Union's boycott and domestic financial difficulties, the Los Angeles Olympic Games is facing severe challenges.

Second, the economic impact

The Los Angeles Olympic Games had an important impact on the American economy. On the one hand, the Olympic Games has brought great impetus to the local economy. In preparation for the Olympic Games, local governments and enterprises have invested a lot of money in the fields of construction, tourism and transportation, which has promoted the development of related industries.

On the other hand, the Olympic Games has also brought great economic benefits to the United States. The hosting of the Olympic Games has attracted the attention of tourists and media from all over the world, enhanced the international image and popularity of the United States, and brought business opportunities to the tourism and related industries in the United States.

Three. Performance of events and athletes

The events of the Los Angeles Olympic Games include 23 major events and 225 minor events, attracting teams from more than 40 countries and regions. The number of athletes reached 6,796, including many excellent athletes, such as American track and field star Carl Lewis and Soviet gymnast Larissa Latynina.

In the competition, the athletes showed a high level of competition. Carl lewis won four gold medals and a bronze medal in the track and field competition, becoming the most valuable athlete in the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Larissa Latynina also won five gold medals and one silver medal, becoming the athlete who won the most medals in this Olympic Games.

To sum up, the Los Angeles Olympic Games was a successful summer Olympic Games, which not only promoted the American economy, but also demonstrated the strength and friendship of the international sports community.