Games of the XXlllrd Olympiad The Opening Ceremony During the Opening Ceremony at the Los carry the flame on the longest route in the Angeles Memorial Coliseum on 28th July history of the Olympics. It began in the great 1984, the following speeches were given : and wonderful city of New York, and went across this country to this historic site of the The President of the LAOOC : 1932 Olympic Games. Rather than go on a straight line, we thought it best to wander up and down and criss-cross this country, to most President, honored guests, ladies and major cities and most small communities. The gentlemen. success of this torch run has exceeded our It s been said, before you stands the finest group of young men and women ever to fondest dreams. Millions and millions of our fellow Americans stood by along the roadsides, assemble in the history of the sport. They cheering the runners and thereby represent the best that this world has to offer. becoming part of the Olympic Movement. They represent the best hope for the future of These Americans had two messages to give mankind. One hundred forty different nations to the world. The first is an enormous gather here today to honor their own countries, rekindling of pride in our own country, the and at the same time to honor the Olympic United States of America. And more impor- Movement. In a few minutes the Olympic torch tantly, these millions and millions of people will enter the stadium and the Games of the XXlllrd Olympiad will begin. We at the Los Angeles Committee had a new idea, an idea to turned out. along the way to express a friendship and a love and a caring for all nations of the world. It was an outpouring of The President of the IOC thanks the President of the Organizing Committee of the Games of the XXlllrd Olympiad. 603
pride and love that was demonstrated by a people toward an idea that through sport we can take an important step toward world peace and understanding. As these Games are about to begin, we must thank the thousands upon thousands of people in Southern California who have dedicated years of their lives to make these a great Games for the athletes of the world. For you see, that s clearly our goal ; we wish no political statement. We wish only to show hospitality and friendship, and through these efforts make a better world if we can. It s now my pleasure to introduce His Excellency, Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee, to whom I extend the warmest welcome. Peter V. Ueberroth President of the Organizing Committee Los Angeles 84 The President of the IOC : Here we are, once again in Los Angeles, where 52 years ago we celebrated the Games of the Xth Olympiad. Today, however, our family is much larger. A record score of 140 National Olympic Committees are taking part in these Games. We are proud to say that a great. many of the finest youth in the world are present with us in this historic Coliseum. May I extend a warm welcome to all the athletes and officials. I am sure that they will compete and participate in the true Olympic spirit of cooperation, understanding and friendship without any political influence. Nevertheless, our thoughts also go to those athletes who have not been able to join us. On behalf of the Olympic Movement, I would like to thank the City of Los Angeles, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles, as it was orginally called, the State of California, and the entire nation for receiving us with open arms. Our gratitude must also go to the Organizing Committee, and particularly to Chairman Paul Ziffren, President Peter Ueberroth, and also to the more than 50,000 volunteers who are giving so much for the success of these Games. Finally, I have the high honor to invite the President of the United States of America, President Ronald Reagan, to proclaim the Games of the XXlllrd Olympiad in Los Angeles open. 604 God Bless America. Juan Antonio Samaranch IOC President
140 CNO - NOC - CON GRE: 69 a, 33 o, 11 s. ALG : 35 a, 16 o, 4 s. FRG : 444 a, 145 o, 23 s. a = athlètes, athletes, atletas. o = officiels, officials, técnicos. s = sports, sports, deportes 605
AND: 2 a, 4 o, 1 s. SAU : 46 a, 25 o, 5 s. ARG : 89 a, 40 o, 14 s. ANT: 17 a, 9 o, 4 s. AHO: 8 a, 8 o, 2 s. AUS : 341 a, 92 o, 19 s. 606
AUT: 111 a, 64 o, 17 s. BAN : 1 a, 2 o, 1 s. BAH : 25 a, 16 o, 4 s. BAR : 16 a, 12 o, 5 s. BRN : 13 a, 12 o, 4 s. BEL : 72 a, 45 o, 12 s. 607
BIZ: 12 a, 16 o, 3 s. BHU : 6 a, 5 o, 1 s. BEN : 4 a, 2 o, 1 s. BIR : 1 a, 2 o, 1 s. BER : 15 a, 9 o, 5 s. BOL : 14 a, 14 o, 6 s. 608
BOT: 7 a, 2 o, 2 s. CMR : 50 a, 24 o, 6 s. BRA : 156 a, 70 o, 14 s. CAN: 483 a, 172 o, 21 s. CAY: 9 a, 6 o, 2 s. CAF: 4 a, 4 o, 2 s. 609
CHI : 61 a, 36 o, 8 s. COL: 52 a, 27 o, 8 s. CHN : 227 a, 121 o, 17 s. CGO : 73 a, 2 s. CYP: 10 a, 8 o, 5 s. KOR : 201 a, 104 o, 23 s. 610
DJI : 3 a, 1 s. CRC: 29 a, 17 o, 5 s. CIV: 18 a, 15 o, 4 s. DOM : 46 a, 25 o, 7 s. DEN: 72 a, 41 o, 12 s. EGY: 118 a, 44 o, 13 s. 611
UAE: 8 a, 4 o, 1 s. FIJ : 16 a, 8 o, 5 s. ECU: 11 a, 11 o, 6 s. FIN : 104 a, 24 o, 16 s. ESP : 197 a, 86 o, 20 s. FRA : 265 a, 131 o, 19 s. 612
GAB : 4 a, 5 o, 2 s. GBR : 363 a, 174 o, 20 s. GAM : 7 a, 4 o, 1 s. GRN : 12 a, 5 o, 2 s. GHA : 29 a, 11 o, 2 s. GUA : 24 a, 25 o, 9 s. 613
GUI : 3 a, 1 o, 1 s. HAI : 4 a, 3 s. GEQ : 7 a, 2 o, 1 s. HON : 13 a, 9 o, 5 s. GUY : 10 a, 9 o, 3 s. HKG : 48 a, 20 o, 10 s. 614
IRL: 45 a, 32 o, 10 s. IND : 61 a, 27 o, 8 s. ISL : 34 a, 15 o, 8 s. IRQ : 25 a, 14 o, 4 s. ISR : 33 a, 31 o, 11 s. 615
ITA : 338 a, 184 o, 22 s. JOR : 12 a, 10 o, 2 s. JAM : 47 a, 19 o, 5 s. KEN : 61 a, 23 o, 5 s. JPN : 263 a, 120 o, 20 s. KUW: 25 a, 10 o, 4 s. 616
LES : 4 a, 6 o, 2 s. LIE : 7 a, 7 o, 3 s. LIB : 24 a, 14 o, 9 s. LUX : 6 a, 6 o, 3 s. LBR : 10 a, 5 o, 1 s. MAD : 15 a, 6 o, 2 s. 617
MAL : 22 a, 14 o, 5 s. MLT : 10 a, 7 o, 5 s. MAW : 15 a, 4 o, 3 s. MAR : 41 a, 20 o, 7 s. MLI : 4 a, 3 o, 3 s. MRI : 4 a, 3 o, 1 s. 618
MOZ : 9 a, 5 o, 2 s. MTN : 4 a, 1 s. NEP : 11 a, 4 o, 3 s. MEX : 104 a, 82 o, 18 s. MON : 7 a, 8 o, 5 s. NCA : 26 a, 20 o, 3 s. 619
NIG : 5 a, 6 o, 2 s. NGU : 7 a, 4 o, 2 s. NGR : 32 a, 19 o, 5 s. NZL : 139 a, 58 o, 16 s. NOR : 126 a, 50 o, 16 s. OMA : 17 a, 12 o, 3 s. 620
UGA : 26 a, 8 o, 5 s. PAR : 16 a, 5 o, 4 s. PAK : 33 a, 14 o, 5 s. HOL : 148 a, 63 o, 13 s. PAN : 7 a, 12 o, 5 s. PER : 40 a, 30 o, 11 s. 621
QAT : 30 a, 15 o, 3 s. PHI : 20 a, 23 o, 8 s. ROM : 127 a, 43 o, 13 s. PUR : 56 a, 40 o, 14 s. POR : 42 a, 22 o, 10 s. 622
SAM : 9 a, 7 o, 3 s. SMR : 19 a, 11 o, 7 s. SOL : 2 a, 4 o, 2 s. ESA : 10 a, 7 o, 5 s. SEY : 9 a, 3 o, 3 s. 623
SLE : 10 a, 2 s. SUD : 7 a,2 s. SIN : 5 a, 5 o, 2 s. SRI : 4 a, 2 o, 3 s. SOM : 7 a, 4 o, 1 s. SWE : 197 a, 86 o, 19 s. 624
SUI : 153 a, 70 o, 18 s. SYR : 9 a, 4 o, 5 s. SUR : 5 a, 8 o, 3 s. TPE : 61 a, 29 o, 15 s. SWZ : 8 a, 4 o, 4 s. TAN : 18 a, 16 o, 2 s. 625
CHA : 4 a, 1 s. TON : 7 a, 6 o, 1 s. THA : 52 a, 27 o, 6 s. TRI : 17 a, 11 o, 5 s. TOG : 6 a, 3 o, 2 s. TUN : 29 a, 19 o, 6 s. 626
TUR : 46 a, 17 o, 10 s. ISV : 37 a, 23 o, 8 s. URU : 20 a, 18 o, 5 s. IVB : 10 a, 6 o, 2 s. VEN : 26 a, 23 o, 8 s. YAR : 2 a, 1 s. 627
YUG : 150 a, 66 o, 76 s. ZlM : 16 a, 10 o, 6 s. ZAI : 9 a, 6 o, 2 s. USA : 622 a, 213 o, 23 s. ZAM : 16 a, 5 o, 3 s. 628