1984 Los Angeles Olympics Gallery

Sebastian Coe - 1984 1500m Olympic Champion

Athletics - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics - Men's 1500m Final
Sebastian Coe points to the press, who had expressed doubts about his ability leading into the games, after winning the race in a new Olympic record in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Coe was the first man to defend the Olympic 1500m title

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The GB Coxed Four rowers win gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Rowing - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics - Men's Coxed Fours Final
Great Britain's gold medal winning team celebrate after winning the race at Lake Casitas, Los Padres National Forest, California. From left to right Adrian Ellison (cox), Martin Cross, Richard Budgett, Andy Holmes and Steve Redgrave.
For 22 year-old Regrave it was the first of his five Olympic gold medals

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Gabriela Andersen-Schiess struggles to complete the marathon - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Athletics - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics - Women's Marathon
Switzerland's Gabriela Andersen-Schiess collapses over the line to complete the marathon after entering the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
She staggered into the stadium with her torso twisted, her left arm limp, and her right leg stiff with cramp. She waved away medical personnel knowing that if they touched her she would be disqualified. She finished in 37th place

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