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Host City: Los Angeles, United States (July 29, 1984 to August 12, 1984) Opening Ceremony: July 28, 1984 (opened by President Ronald Reagan) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Rafer Johnson Taker of the Olympic Oath: Edwin Moses (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 12, 1984 Events: 221 in 26 sports
Participants: 6,798 (5,224 men and 1,567 women) from 140 countries Youngest Participant: Philippe Cuelenaere (12 years, 334 days) Oldest Participant: Luis del Cerro (60 years, 54 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Li Ning (6 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (174 medals)
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