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Moscow 1980: Boycotts Amidst the Cold War
Moscow’s 1980 Olympics were meant to symbolize East-West reconciliation, but things didn’t go quite as planned. Held during the peak of the Cold War, the games saw a record number of nations pulling out before the opening ceremony even began.
The United States led the boycott, joined by several other countries, in protest of the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan. Despite the absence of many top competitors, the USSR dominated the event, though allegations of widespread doping cast a shadow over their victories. This boycott marked a significant moment in Olympic history, highlighting the deep political divides of the era.
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