1984-cycling, rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming were women events added to the Olympics.
1988-Table tennis was admitted to the Olympic Program.
1992- Badminton and women's judo were added to the Olympic program.
1996- Men's basketball was opened to all pros for the first time, leading to the creation of the US "Dream Team" that included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley. In eight games they averaged 117 points and never called a time-out.
1996- Beach volleyball, mountain biking, women's soccer were added to the Olympic program.
2000- Triathlon, taekwondo, and Synchronized diving were added to the program.
1988-Table tennis was admitted to the Olympic Program.
1992- Badminton and women's judo were added to the Olympic program.
1996- Men's basketball was opened to all pros for the first time, leading to the creation of the US "Dream Team" that included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley. In eight games they averaged 117 points and never called a time-out.
1996- Beach volleyball, mountain biking, women's soccer were added to the Olympic program.
2000- Triathlon, taekwondo, and Synchronized diving were added to the program.
Featured Athletes
Left: Larry Bird
Middle: Michael Jordan
Right: Magic Johnson
