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In an effort to vigorously oppose the boycott, athletes rallied to fight the decision through petitions, press interviews and meetings, but ultimately could not change the course of history. Tamara McKinney, 21, Lexington, Ky.; Christin Cooper, 25, Sun Valley, Idaho; Cindy Nelson, 28, Lutsen, Minn.; Holly Flanders, 26, Deerfield, N.H.; Debbie Armstrong, 20, Seattle; Maria Maricich, 22, Sun Valley, Idaho. He also coached (Tampa Bay Terror, Tampa Bay Mutiny and Tampa Bay Rowdies), worked for the United Soccer League and now is the technical director of Oldsmar Soccer Club. "We're on a podium. We pulled away with most of us ducking under the seats. She represented. Today's USA . Player Register. 1984 Stats - United States | Basketball-Reference.com We've added Women's stats dating back to 2009-10 on College Basketball Reference!. Image: Behrouz Mehri/AFP via Getty Images. An original image, it must give concrete form to the Olympic spirit. "We held our own, and for significant portions of the match outplayed them. The USOC voted 1,604 to 797 to support president Jimmy Carter and boycott the Games. USA I Driver: Jeff Jost, 36, Burke, N.Y.; Pushers: Joe Briski, 28, LaMesa, Calif. and Tom Barnes, 24, Dover, Del. The USAs win over the Ticos at their old National Stadium, where the new venue stands in San Jose, Costa Rica, was as rare as Haleys Comet. Nov 16, 1982. We waited the better part of an hour and ran to our bus. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. https://www.nytimes.com/1984/02/05/sports/1984-us-winter-olympic-team.html. Coach: Jair Picerni, Mirsad Balji Mehmed Badarevi Vlado aplji Borislav Cvetkovi Stjepan Deveri Milko urovski Marko Elsner Nenad Graan Tomislav Ivkovi Sreko Katanec Branko Milju Mitar Mrkela Jovica Nikoli Ivan PudarLjubomir Radanovi Admir Smaji ; Landis Arnold, 23, Tabernash, Colo.; Dennis McGrane, 21, Littleton, Colo. NORDIC COMBINED, Kerry Lynch, 26, Granby, Colo.; Pat Ahern, 23, Breckenridge, Colo.; Mike Randall, 21, Cloquet, Minn. LUGE, Tim Nardiello, 22, Lake Placid, N.Y.; Frank Masley, 22, Newark, Del. Assistant Coach: Tim Taylor. U.S. women's soccer, which suffered a brutal 3-0 loss to Sweden on Wednesday morning in their Tokyo Olympic opener, is facing backlash online after kneeling in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. [1] It was the first Olympic football competition in which professionals were officially allowed. Check out the freakiest USA Basketball plays from 2021. Trump said the team would have won gold instead of . NEW YORK -- The final roster for the U.S. Olympic soccer team for the 1984 Games in Los Angeles has been selected by U.S. National Coach Alkis Panagoulias, the United States Soccer. After months of meetings between the White House and the U.S. Olympic Committee, the USOC House of Delegates met on April 12, 1980, in Colorado Springs. 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"In San Jose, both our opponent and the crowd were surprised that we weren't intimidated by the raucous, intense atmosphere," Keough said. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Winner: France. Four decades later, that pain, hurt and disappointment still lives inside the players. "That weekend I was coming back and playing for the Rowdies in front of 30,000. ALPINE SKIING Men, Phil Mahre, 26, Yakima, Wash; Steve Mahre, 26, Yakima; Gale (Tiger) Shaw, 22, Stowe, Vt.; John Buxman, 23, Vail, Colo; Mark Tache, 24, Aspen, Colo.; Hansi Standteiner, 23, Squaw Valley, Calif.; Dan Stripp, 22, Old Forge, N.Y.; Mike Brown, 21, Vail, Colo.; Doug Lewis, 20, Salisbury, Vt.; Bill Johnson, 23, Van Nuys, Calif. Women. The U.S. women's national team (USWNT) kicked off the Tokyo Olympics as good as gold: In addition to being ranked No. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked the first Olympic basketball competition held in the United States. Well, we qualified but we didn't actually [compete]. Diplomas of Honour are awarded to the top eight finishers in each event. It was the first Olympic football competition in which professionals were officially allowed. There is a mention that you played for the 1980 Olympic team. As the U.S. women's national soccer team begins its fight for the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, we are fighting for the team in Congress by introducing a resolution calling for these. Carl Lewis entered the history books by matching the Berlin 1936 achievement of fellow American Jesse Owens, winning gold medals in the same four events: 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. "Once we made it in, we could hear an unfriendly crowd outside chucking rock and bricks onto the roof of the locker room. The 2021 team averaged 119.7 points a game, limited. The gold medal game between the United States and Puerto Rico featured all the drama Lead changes. March 3 (UPI) -- A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 45 years in prison Friday for planning a deadly ambush on members of his military unit. After the financial problems of 1976, only Los Angeles bid for the right to host the 1984 Olympic Games. The association football tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics started on July 29 and ended on August 11. For many athletes of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, the Games in Moscow was their only opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games and be recognized as an Olympian. Keough today helps to coach two youth teams for Sporting St. Louis. Suspected burglar inside New Brunswick home was a panicked deer. While it's true the American team was routing the opposition in the exhibition matches leading up to the Sarajevo Games, once the Olympics began, the Team of Great Expectations . Charmaine Crooks becomes the new acting President, while Kelly Brown takes on the position of acting Vice-President. LOS ANGELES -- The 1984 U.S. Olympic track and field team, chosen in trials June 16-24, except where noted: Men 100 meters -- Carl Lewis, Houston; Sam Graddy, Atlanta; Ron Brown, Tempe, Ariz. Good feelings prevailed to such an extent that at the Opening Ceremony the athletes broke ranks to join in spontaneous dancing, something usually reserved for the Closing Ceremony. Through 2022 FIBA 3X3 WORLD CUP (27-11) 2022 7th 4-2 2019 Gold 7-0 2018 Did Not Qualify 2017 7th 3-2 2016 Silver 6-1 2014 14th 2-4 2012 7th 5-2 FIBA 3X3 OLYPMPIC QUALIFYING (3-2) 2021 6th 3-2 FIBA 3X3 U23 WORLD CUP (0-4) 2019 17th 0-4 FIBA 3X3 U18 WORLD CUP (41-13) 2022 11th 2-2 2021 Gold Leon, Mexico- Aug. 23-29, 2021 With a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship from Aug. 23-29 in Leon, Mexico, the USA U16 women have claimed gold in six of the past seven editions of the event and own a 36-1 all-time record. Crawford Family U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Archives, Follow on . Newton and George Raveling. Ian Bridge joined the Nebraska soccer staff in 2015 and begins his seventh season as an assistant coach in 2022. 2:46. 08/22/1984: Merrick, Alan: 1: 0: . Men's Doubleseat Frank Masley, 22, Newark, Del., and Ray Bateman, 25, Nesmantic Station, N.J.; Ron Rossi, 28, Yonkers, and Doug Bateman, 29, Somerville, N.J. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 2023 USA Basketball. 6-10. When Treveon Graham last played for USA Basketball, he ruptured his Achilles playing for the USA Mens AmeriCup Qualifying Team. Leon, Mexico - Aug. 23-29, 2021 With a gold medal at the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship from Aug. 23-29 in Leon, Mexico, the USA U16 women have claimed gold in six of the past seven editions of the event and own a 36-1 all-time record. There's one thing we're better at and that's soccer' and they take pride. 245. So, now they have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics. March 4 (UPI) -- Three children are dead and two others remain hospitalized Saturday after a domestic incident in a North Texas town, authorities said. The decision to withdraw from the Games in Moscow left 470 U.S. athletes heartbroken, shattered and silenced. Kelly Brown, a member of Canada Soccer's board of . They play these little tricks on you where they divert the bus, anything they can do to affect your mentality. Players. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Nov. 4-6, 2022 Miami The U.S. men captured their second consecutive FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup title, capping a perfect 5-0 weekend in epic fashion. Yes, Van Der Beck and Keough were fortunate. An oddity occurred in mens 400m freestyle swimming. USA Basketball press conference to announce the 2022-24 USA Basketball Men's National Team Coaching Staff of USA head coach Steve Kerr, with USA MNT managing director Grant Hill. The men's and women's teams have demanded Canada Soccer open its books . Americas athletes and the worlds athletes deserve better. And you can see in the picture one of the security guys looking towards me. Archer Neroli Fairhall of New Zealand was the first paraplegic athlete to take part in a medal event, competing in a wheelchair. Beginning in 1984 and until 1996, the eight fastest qualifiers took part in the A final and the ninth to 16th fastest swam in a consolation B final. "You deal with it. ', Governor of Philippine province, 5 others killed in gun attack. They also made financial sacrifices, playing as amateur players on professional teams. .mw-parser-output .nat-fs-player th{background-color:inherit;border:0}.mw-parser-output .nat-fs-player td{text-align:center;border:0}, Due to the boycott of the Olympics, West Germany took part in place of the Soviet Union. Crooks, a silver medalist in the 4x400m relay in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, is a former member of the International Olympic Committee having previously served on the athletes Commission. The Games in 1980 could have been the pivotal, unifying moment the world needed at that time but unfortunately serve as an opportunity denied to athletes and opportunity missed for the world to celebrate the power of sport to unite. Kelly Brown, a member of Canada Soccer's board of . Covid-19 cases are surging in Tokyo as the Olympics heads into its final week. U.S. Olympic men's soccer qualifying roster Goalkeepers Matt Freese (Philadelphia Union) JT Marcinkowski (San Jose Earthquakes) David Ochoa (Real Salt Lake) Defenders Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy) Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake) Aaron Herrera (Real Salt Lake) Henry Kessler (New England Revolution) Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) "Not going to the Olympics due to the boycott was a massive disappointment," defender Ty Keough said. Less than a year after the US lost their bid, the soccer competition at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles broke all records for the Olympic competition, making Soccer the most heavily attended competition in the entire Olympics. The association football (soccer) tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics started on July 29 and ended on August 11, taking place throughout the United States. An iconic part of any Olympic Games, each host offers their unique version. The Americans did. March 3 (UPI) -- Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Friday, where he met with Ukrainian officials and reaffirmed support for the country in the face of Russia's invasion. The Rose Bowl attendance would remain the Olympic record until 104,098 attended the game of the 2000 Summer Olympics between Cameroon and Spain at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. The team roster includes 18 players, 17 . Store. Well, how was that? To appreciate the accomplishment, consider this: the senior USMNT has never won a World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica, registering a 0-10-1 mark. Team News. Next came a 2-1 victory over Suriname in Orlando, Fla., followed by a 1-0 triumph over host Costa Rica on March 20, a 1-1 draw with the Central Americans in Edwardsville, Ill. on March 25 and a meaningless 4-2 loss at Surinam on April 2 because the U.S. had qualified already five days prior. And now the rug had been pulled out abruptly from under their legs. The U.S. beat host Honduras 3-0 . Just as the qualifying began, the U.S. thought it was finished, losing to Mexico in an aggregate-goals series by matching 2-0 scorelines - May 23, 1979 in Leon, Mexico and at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on June 3. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. None of our players got injured. The U.S. will play first-round matches against Costa Rica on July 29 at Palo Alto, Calif.; Italy on July 31 at Pasadena, and Egypt on Aug. 2 at Palo Alto. Who doesn't want to grow up to be like their dad?". Sixteen teams qualified for the Olympic tournament after continental qualifying rounds. ; Brakeman: Hal Hoye, 26, Malone, N.Y. USA II Driver: Brent Rushlaw, 32, Saranac Lake, N.Y.; Pushers: Patrick Murphy, 27, Painesville, Ore., and Edward Card, 37, Claverack, N.Y.; Brakeman: Frank Hansen, 31, Albany. she is a five-time Olympian and silver medallist from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics as a member of the 4x400-metre . ", Keough hoped for a reversal, saying he had "a slim hope because we were told that perhaps the decision was not final, and could be rescinded.". via Sports Logos.net About logos 1984 Stats - United States 1976 United States Men's National Basketball Team 1988 United States Men's National Basketball Team Until then, the amateur -only rule had heavily favored socialist countries from the . Media: 9,190 media (4,327 written press, 4,863 broadcasters). You've got to do what it takes because you already have made that commitment.". Latest Updates Tennis Medvedev ends Djokovic run to book . Photo Gallery [25 photos of 27 players] Head Coach: Lou Vairo. BIATHLON, Joshua Thompson, 21, Ashford, Wash.; Lyle Nelson, 34, Olympic Valley, Calif.; Martin Hagen, 29, Jackson, Wyo. Beginning as an olive wreath, medal designs have evolved over the years. United States 1984 Olympic Games Roster. USWNT roster Goalkeepers Adrianna Franch (Portland Thorns), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars) Defenders Abby Dahlkemper (Manchester City), Tierna Davidson (Chicago Red Stars), Crystal Dunn. Los Angeles 1984 Date 28 July - 12 August Country United States Athletes 6829 Teams 140 Events 221 Results Highlights Originals 04:44:19 Los Angeles 1984 Official Film | 16 Days of Glory Official Films Originals 05:30 Design Focus: Los Angeles 1984 Design Focus: The Olympic Games Athletics Originals 05:57 They rolled over Bermuda, 3-0 and 5-0. Don Ebert, a future New York Cosmos, St. Louis Steamers, and Los Angeles Lazers forward, "took [the penalty] with his left coolly," Keough remembered. Email. On this day in USA Basketball Olympic History: Aug. 4, The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked the first Olympic basketball competition held in the United States. Canada Soccer's Board of Directors have filled its top two positions with two national sport and business leaders. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Birth City Pre-NBA Draft Team Nationality; Steve Alford: G: 6-2: 183: Nov 23 . Forty years ago. MIDFIELDERS Julie Ertz Julie Ertz, who made her Olympic debut in Rio, is currently returning from an MCL injury that kept her out of the USWNT summer series earlier this month. Head coach: Enzo Bearzot. USA Women's National Team head coach speaks to the media via video conferencing following the team's practice on Feb. 5, 2021. 1 in the world (which, by the way, is a spot they've held since 2015), the. However, as agreed with FIFA to preserve the primacy of the World Cup, the Olympic competition was restricted to players with no more than five "A" caps at tournament start, regardless of age. United States Soccer Federation Founded 1913 FIFA entry 1914 Average height in 1984 1.8m Average age in 1984 23 Confederation CONCACAF Infos provided by The-Sports.org Emblem Jersey in 1984 Coaches in 1984 Panagoulias, Alketas (Coach) Kindly provided by Jorge Mendoza Kindly provided by Jorge Mendoza Kindly provided by Jorge Mendoza "Earning that berth was exciting and special. Richarlison continued his fine form at the Olympics with a double as Brazil eased into the quarter-finals after a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as Germany exited the men's tournament and hosts . . The 1984 selections were Don August, Scott Bankhead, Bob Caffrey, Mike Dunne, Gary Green, Shane Mack, John Marzano, Oddibe McDowell, Mark McGwire, Pat Pacillo, Cory Snyder, Bill Swift and Hoover.. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536858881 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;}. Her interim appointment as head of the organization comes amid a gender equity dispute with the Canadian women's team that led to the former president Nick Bontis to resign suddenly earlier this week. Some were able to dedicate another four or eight years to their athletic pursuits, while others were not. Crooks was the first Canadian to compete in five Olympic Games and held the position of vice-president of Canada Soccer for the past two years. Newton and George Raveling. Baldy, Calif.; Toni Amigella, 17, Lake Placid, N.Y.; Theresa Riedl, 18, Lake Placid. Trump could be referring to certain players' activism. This despite an almost complete lack of coverage in the US media. Staisiunaite recorded the best time of her career Wednesday at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, blazing to a time of 56.58 seconds that secured her a spot not only in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles . Like Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin made their Olympic debuts in 1984 and returned to win gold in 1992 as well. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Until 2014 this remained the record attendance for a soccer game in the United States. "When they were disqualified, it gave us a new lease which we were determined to take advantage of," Keough (below) added. Men's Olympic Football Tournament. Still, it was a difficult place to play because their fanatical supporters tried to make life miserable for the gringos. ; David Gilman, 27, Berkeley, Calif. Women's Singleseat, Bonny Warner, 20, Mt. [1] It was the first Olympic soccer competition in which officially professional players were allowed. The women want the same backing and preparation ahead of their World Cup this summer as the men did before Qatar. 17 Olympians, 7 Countries, 4 Gold Medals, 2 Bronze Medals. When they heard they werent going to the Moscow Olympics in 1980, the U.S. players were stunned they wouldnt get to participate in the Summer Games due to President Carter's boycott. Any time just to get a point. All rights reserved. Crooks competed in five Olympics and won a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Games as a member of the women's 4x400 metres relay team. 28 July 1984, Los Angeles: the spectacle. We pay tribute to the 470 athletes of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team by honoring their legacy. Story Links. Harry also captained the USA at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. March 4 (UPI) -- At least 15 people were killed and searchers combed a section ofthe Indonesian capital of Jakartafor survivors Saturday after a massive fire engulfed a fuel storage depot. March 3 (UPI) -- In a cost-saving move, retail giant Amazon announced Friday that it will delay construction on a planned second corporate headquarters dubbed "HQ2" in Arlington, Va. Former U.S. serviceman sentenced to 45 years for planning attack on fellow soldiers. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. "I probably had dreamt of being in the Olympics and marching in the opening day parade since I was five- or six-years-old. Charles Boehm asks what expanded competitions mean for Major League Soccers clubs operating under budget rules that can make depth an issue. The United States, represented by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), is scheduled to competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Squad; Team USA at Qatar 2022: Top players. To cut costs, Amazon delays completion of second headquarters, closes retail stores. 'From Florida to Alaska, and from Maine to southern California , everyone in this country should realize this is our big chance -- we'll make the most of it. Disgraceful & ungrateful. Don't miss some of USA Basketball's funniest sound from 2021. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. However, as agreed with FIFA to preserve the primacy of the World Cup, the Olympic competition was restricted to players with no more than five "A" caps at tournament start, regardless of age. Until then, the amateur-only rule had heavily favored socialist countries from the Eastern Bloc whose players were professionals in all but name. They were replaced as follows: William AyacheMichel Bensoussan Michel BibardDominique Bijotat Franois BrissonPatrick Cubaynes Patrice GarandePhilippe Jeannol Guy Lacombe Jean-Claude Lemoult Jean-Philippe Rohr The Cosmos are: goalkeeper David Brcic from St. Louis; defenders Dan Canter of North Plainfield, N.J., and Jeff Durgan from Tacoma, Wash.; midfielders Angelo DiBernardo from Chicago; Michael Fox of LaVerne, Calif.; forwards Hernan 'Chico' Borja from Newark, N.J., and Steve Moyers ofFlorissant, Mo. Beronda brought a camera and took photos. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were to be held July 24-Aug. 9, 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Summer Games to 2021. During his time with the team, Bridge has helped the Huskers to two trips to the Big Ten Tournament and a spot in the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Tweets from https://twitter.com/usabasketball/lists/usa-basketball-accounts The injury occurred in February of 2021 against the Bahamas in Puerto Rico, in the second quarter after Graham had played just 11 minutes. Steve Alford (USA, men's basketball, gold) Uwe Blab (Germany, men's basketball) Linda Cunningham (Canada, women's basketball, 4th place) Angelo DiBernardo (USA, men's soccer) Tim Garl (USA, men's basketball, athletic trainer . And yet, Brooks was not there to exhort the 1984 team to greatness. You're approached going to the games. When competitors and coaches checked into the athletes' village at UCLA, they were handed assorted. Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns FC) Sauerbrunn is the team captain and another veteran presence in the center of the backline as she enters her third Olympics with the USWNT. FIGURE SKATING Men's Singles, Scott Hamilton, 25, Denver; Brian Boitano, 20, Sunnyvale, Calif.; Mark Cockerell, 21, Sun Valley, Calif. Ladies' Singles, Rosalynn Sumners, 19, Edmonds, Wash.; Tiffany Chin, 16, Toluca Lake, Calif.; Elaine Zayak, 19, Paramus, N.J. Pairs Caitlin (Kitty) Carruthers, 22, and Peter Carruthers, 24, Haverford, Pa.; Lea Ann Miller, 23, Lake St. Louis, Mo., and William Fsuver, 29, Claymont, Del. 1980. Michael Jordan, who also won gold at the 1992 Olympics, made his Olympic debut at the 1984 Games, and he averaged a team-high 17.1 points per game. Their lifelong goals, careers and dreams were forever altered. Athletes returned to their communities and were forced to make hard decisions about their futures. League Search Page -> Intl -> 1983-84 -> U.S. Olympic Team -> Roster & Statistics. USA I Brent Rushlaw, 32, and Jim Tyler, 23, Saranac Lake, N.Y. USA II Fred Fritsch, 30, and Wayne De Atlet, 24, Virginia Beach, Va.Alternates: Bob Hickey, 31, Keene, N.Y., and Rich Bisso, 30, Plattsburgh, N.Y.Coach: Lester Fenner, Peru, N.Y. Assistant Coach: Michael Beauvais, Westport, N.Y. SPEEDSKATING Men, Mike Woods, Wauwatosa, Wis. (1,500, 5,000, 10,000); Erik Henriksen, Champaign, Ill. (500, 1,000); Dan Jansen, West Hills, Wis. (500, 1,000); Nick Thometz, Minnetonka, Minn. (500, 1,000, 1,500); Mark Huck, Lake Forest, Ill. (5,000, 10,000); Mark Mitchell, Minnetonka, Minn. (1,500, 5,000, 10,000); Jim Chapin, St. Louis (500, alternate); Dan Immerfall, Madison, Wis. (500, 1,000 alternate); Dave Silk, Butte, Mont. Only the top two countries went through, although the USA-Soviet Union confrontation would have been intriguing, considering what transpired at the Winter Olympics hockey tournament earlier in Lake Placid. See the list of teams and medals won by each. From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving. (402) 472-0456. Until then, the amateur-only rule had heavily favored socialist countries from the Soviet Bloc whose players were professionals in all but name. For them not to have that opportunity - and yeah, I was disappointed, yeah I was let down - but how I was able to divert that was because being able to fall back on having a professional career.". Three Warsaw Pact countries had qualified but withdrew as part of the Soviet-led boycott. Striker Stina Blackstenius delivered a goal in each half for Sweden, a glancing header in the 25th minute and a point-blank finish in the 54th that felt like a just reward for a dominant. And, with the U.S. mens and womens basketball teams winning gold, 1984 was the first time a single nation won both tournaments in the same year. "They had a strict rule at that time: amateurs only.". "Even to this day, because of my bio being on the Olympic team, I still get recognized," he said. 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