The bid was criticised for depending heavily on existing facilities and corporate sponsors. Beginning as an olive wreath, medal designs have evolved over the years. Sixteen teams qualified for the Olympic tournament after continental qualifying rounds. Covid-19 cases are surging in Tokyo as the Olympics heads into its final week. 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. 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 . Steve Alfords 8-of-8 shooting from the field against France at the 1984 Olympic Games still stands as a U.S. Olympic mens single-game record for shooting percentage. A generation of the country's most elite athletes, who had dedicated their lives to the pursuit of competitive excellence, were robbed of their chance to represent the United States at the Olympic Games. The 2021 team averaged 119.7 points a game, limited Washington, DC November 11-14, 2022 The United States went 1-1 in the fifth round of qualifying for the 2023 FIBA Mens World Cup, beating Colombia (88-81) after falling to Brazil (94-79) with both games taking place at Washington D.C.s Entertainment & Sports Tweets from https://twitter.com/usabasketball/lists/usa-basketball-accounts When competitors and coaches checked into the athletes' village at UCLA, they were handed assorted. This broke the previous Olympics record attendance of 100,000 set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia for the game of the 1956 Olympic Games played between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia. Players. More importantly, it would have been a tremendous honor and thrill to represent our country at a major tournament of such high stature.". They are the reigning 2019 World Cup champions. Store. Coach: Henri Michel, Pinga Davi Milton Cruz Lus Henrique Dias Andr Lus Mauro Galvo Tonho KitaGilmar Popoca Silvinho Gilmar Ademir Paulo Santos Ronaldo Silva DungaChico Luiz Carlos Winck BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Tweets from https://twitter.com/usabasketball/lists/usa-basketball-accounts Don't miss some of USA Basketball's funniest sound from 2021. Photo Gallery [25 photos of 27 players] Head Coach: Lou Vairo. Note: As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. "That weekend I was coming back and playing for the Rowdies in front of 30,000. "To make that sacrifice, I had no problem, none whatsoever, because you're playing for your high school team and then you're representing your country," he said. 0:00. 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. ; Phil Verchota, Duluth, Minn.; Gary Sampson, International Falls, Minn.; Paul Guay, N. Smithfield, R.I.; Mark Kumpel, Wakefield, Mass. Phone. RT @usab3x3: Happy 3x3 Day! That was meant for being on the team.". 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. Their lifelong goals, careers and dreams were forever altered. Latest Updates Tennis Medvedev ends Djokovic run to book . University of Georgia All-American McClain topped-out as the United States' high scorer with a 17.6 per-game average and also averaged a team-high 10.4 rebounds a game. Until then, the amateur-only rule had heavily favored socialist countries from the Soviet Bloc whose players were professionals in all but name. Disgraceful & ungrateful. Alternate Driver: Bob Hickey, 31, Keene Valley, N.Y. Two-Man. ; Elisa Spitz, 20, Wilmington, and Scott Gregory, 24, Skaneatles, N.Y. BOBSLEDDING Four-Man. Eventually we made a run for it dodging bottles, bricks, and batteries," Keough said. It never goes away. In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic history, on February 22, 1980, the underdog U.S. hockey team, made up of college players, defeats the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet . ; David Gilman, 27, Berkeley, Calif. Women's Singleseat, Bonny Warner, 20, Mt. 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 The team roster includes 18 players, 17 . SHOW YOUR STRIPES. "I had heard his stories and saw all of his Olympic memorabilia," Ty said. The U.S. beat host Honduras 3-0 . 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It was the first Olympic football competition in which professionals were officially allowed. None of our players got injured. The team lost to the Soviet Union, which featured Sarunas Marciulionis and Arvydas Sabonis, in the semifinals in the 1988 Olympics, and in 1992, began including NBA players. Order of Canada member, five-time Olympian and Los Angeles 1984 silver medalist, Charmaine Crooks has been . Assistant Coach: Bob O'Connor. The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked the first Olympic basketball competition held in the United States. Well, how was that? Van Der Beck, 20, took a different path, but had similar aspirations. [1] It was the first Olympic football competition in which professionals were officially allowed. 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. 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'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. 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 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. The association football tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics started on July 29 and ended on August 11. There's one thing we're better at and that's soccer' and they take pride. The 2021 team averaged 119.7 points a game, limited. Lesion removed from Biden's chest was common form of skin cancer, doctor says. Pre-1988, the event was usually held in a hockey arena . Lake Wales (FL) Cypress Creek High School (Florida) United States. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Assistant Coach: Doug Woog. The US women's soccer team lost to Sweden in an Olympic match last week. 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. Crawford Family U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Archives, Follow on . 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. The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were founded with the intent to break the cycle of conflict at the time and the Games continue to serve as a beacon of hope today. Rounding out the team are: goalie Jamie Swanner of St. Louis; defenders Erhardt Kapp of Glendale, N.Y.; Bruce Savage from Hollywood, Fla.; Gregg Thompson of Still water, Minn.; and forwards Jeff Hooker of Walnut, Calif., and Tom Kain of Wall, N.J. 'While making the final roster selections was very difficult, I am confident that these players will prove to the world the great strides that have been made by the American national soccer program,' Panagoulias said. There is a mention that you played for the 1980 Olympic team. You've got to explain it because the younger generation didn't understand it because it was 40 years ago.". The first Olympic womens marathon was staged, and was won by Joan Benoit of the U.S. Rhythmic gymnastics, synchronised swimming and the womens cycling road race also made their debuts. "It was very disappointing because having played through all of the qualifiers, now not being able to participate in the Summer Olympic Games that was the pinnacle for us as players, representing our country at the highest level at the Olympic Games.". The Sockers are: defender Kevin Crowe from Berkely, Calif.; and forwards Hugo Perez and Jean Willrich, both of San Diego. 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. The official site of the USMNT Soccer Players with soccer news, schedule, statistics, players, interviews, and exclusive stories. She represented. "We held our own, and for significant portions of the match outplayed them. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved - US Soccer Players. 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However, the Games produced a healthy profit of $223 million (USD) and became the model for future Games. . 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. However, as agreed with FIFA to preserve the . America was knocked out in the quarterfinal round in 2016. All rights reserved. ; John Harrington, Virginia, Minn. Defensemen: Tim Thomas, Richfield, Minn.; Tom Hirsch, Minneapolis; Mark Fusco, Burlington, Mass. For the only time in Olympic history, the winner of the B final, Thomas Fahrner (FRG) recorded a faster time than the winner of the A final. They see the United States as being a superpower. With five goals, Daniel Xuereb of France, Borislav Cvetkovi and Stjepan Deveri of Yugoslavia are the top scorers in the tournament. Kelly Brown, a member of Canada Soccer's board of . 08/22/1984: Merrick, Alan: 1: 0: . Keough hoped to emulate his father, Harry, a member of the team that upset England, 1-0, at the 1950 World Cup. He also was director of the team camp, Camp Kick in the Grass, to make ends meet. 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. Going back to the hotel, the players being ecstatic you would have thought we had qualified back then.. Although a revenge boycott led by the Soviet Union depleted the field in certain sports, 140 National Olympic Committees took part, which was a record at the time. USA Women's National Team head coach speaks to the media via video conferencing following the team's practice on Feb. 5, 2021. [2], Coach: Ivan Toplak "We found out afterwards when they checked their passports that they used professional players," Van Der Beck said. Coming out of there with a 1-0 victory was huge. 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. In addition, sixty-four additional countries also boycotted the 1980 Games, impacting thousands of athletes in total whose dreams were also denied by the political interference of their governments. We waited the better part of an hour and ran to our bus. U.S. National Team veteran Ricky Davis, a former Cosmo now with the Major Indoor Soccer League's St. Louis Steamers, was also selected. 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. Not surprisingly, team captain Perry Van Der Beck (below) had a similar reaction. ; 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. PUBLISHED: June 18, 2021 at 8:05 a.m. | UPDATED: June 20, 2021 at 3:01 p.m. Before the top-ranked U.S. women's soccer team plays nemesis Sweden next month in an Olympic showdown, coach Vlatko . The United States teams celebrates following their team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the Women's Quarter Final match against the Netherlands at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, July 30 . Media: 9,190 media (4,327 written press, 4,863 broadcasters). 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) In the U.S. Olympic mens single-competition records, Leon Woods 63 assists in 1984 remain at the No. <!-- /* 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;}. Donald Trump used the loss as an example of why "wokeism" is bad for America at a rally Saturday. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. This despite an almost complete lack of coverage in the US media. [1] It was the first Olympic soccer competition in which officially professional players were allowed. Dwyane Wade. . All rights reserved. I have respect," he said, "But playing in Central America, there's hostile environments. Be sure to check in daily for Olympic memories galore! Cuba replaced the USA as one of the Concacaf representatives, joining Costa Rica, and was placed in Group A with the Soviet Union, Venezuela and Zambia. 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. Keough, 63, who earned eight USMNT caps, performed with the St. Louis Steamers and Kansas City Comets before hanging up his boots for good in 1986. They also made financial sacrifices, playing as amateur players on professional teams. 6-10. To cut costs, Amazon delays completion of second headquarters, closes retail stores. Trump said the team would have won gold instead of . Fox News host Laura Ingraham also reacted, calling the protest "Disgraceful & ungrateful.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. We pulled away with most of us ducking under the seats. It never goes away.". A visual identity is developed for each edition of the Olympic Games. The decision to withdraw from the Games in Moscow left 470 U.S. athletes heartbroken, shattered and silenced. Trump legal team requests six-month delay in New York civil lawsuit. Soccer; Hockey; Forums; Betting; Tickets; . ", 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.". 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. 3 children killed, 2 hospitalized in North Texas domestic incident. Pulisic is chief among the list of Europe-based youngsters expecting to make a big impact in Qatar. Nov 16, 1982. Scholars and politicians have agreed that the 1980 boycott did nothing to change the political landscape or deter Russia from actions in Afghanistan. Harry also captained the USA at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. 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. The women want the same backing and preparation ahead of their World Cup this summer as the men did before Qatar. The 1980 Games serve as a clear lesson to all global citizens that boycotts have no place in the Olympic Games. 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. "In San Jose, both our opponent and the crowd were surprised that we weren't intimidated by the raucous, intense atmosphere," Keough said. While the Moscow Summer Games were being played, the 461 U.S. Olympic athletes did receive a medal - from the U.S. during a White House ceremony July 30, 1980. The women organized under the Canadian Soccer Players' Association in 2016. . Of the 17 players selected by Panagoulias, 10 are North American Soccer League players, including seven New York Cosmos and three San Diego Sockers. 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. 245. "I went up there during the midweek because I didn't have a game," Van Der Beck said. They gave us medals. You're approached going to the games. 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. Diplomas of Honour are awarded to the top eight finishers in each event. They'll be looking to reclaim their. Technical fouls. 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. Women, Mary Docter, Madison, Wis. (1,000, 1,500, 3,000); Nancy Swider, Park Ridge, Ill. (1,500, 3,000); Bonnie Blair, Champaign, Ill. (500); Dorie Boyce, Oak Lawn, Ill. (500; alternate); Katie Class, St. Paul, Minn. (1,000, 500); Jan Goldman, Glenview, Ill. (1,500, 3,000); Connie Paraskevin, Detroit (500); Lydia Stephans, Northbrook, Ill. (1000). And yet, Brooks was not there to exhort the 1984 team to greatness. Patrick Ewing Chris Mullin "Earning that berth was exciting and special. Team USA at Qatar 2022: Top players. The U.S. defeated Poland 7-4 to capture a seventh-place finish. Like Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin made their Olympic debuts in 1984 and returned to win gold in 1992 as well. Until 2014 this remained the record attendance for a soccer game in the United States. 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. Winner: France. 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. He was chosen second overall out of high school by the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the 1978 North American Soccer League draft. And now the rug had been pulled out abruptly from under their legs. the Moscow Olympic soccer tournament kicked off without the USA (that tournament kicked off July 20 and culminated with Czechoslovakia securing the gold medal Aug. 2). 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 Federation announced Saturday. 07.08.2021 16:10. Former President Donald Trump released a statement attacking the US women's Olympic soccer team. 28 July 1984, Los Angeles: the spectacle. 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. Due to the boycott of the Olympics, Norway took part in place of East Germany. A list of USMNT alumni players for the United States National Team. So, that's how I was able to divert my anger and just suppress it. 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 . CNN Sweden laid down an early marker in the women's Olympic football competition, hammering the US Women's National Team 3-0 on Wednesday. An iconic part of any Olympic Games, each host offers their unique version. 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. "I called him. 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 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.. Crooks, 60, who won a silver medal as a member of Canada's four-by-400 metre relay team at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, has been named acting president of the beleaguered organization after . We pay tribute to the 470 athletes of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team by honoring their legacy. 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. Dragan Stojkovi "We and the officials could not leave the field and make it to the locker rooms for an extended period of time because of the projectiles launched at us whenever we got close to the edge of the field. Bill Koch, 28, Eugene, Ore.; Jim Galanes, 27, Anchorage; Dan Simoneau, 25, Eugene; Tim Caldwell, 29, Putney, Vt.; Todd Boonstra, 21, Eagan, Minn.; Kevin Brochman, 24, Stillwater, Minn.; Bruce Likly, 20, Fairport, N.Y.; (alternate) Audun Endestad, 30, Fairbanks, Alaska. The Soviet Union got its revenge and won the Olympic title in '84 by virtue of its 3-0-0 record. Aly Wagner won two Olympic gold medals while playing for the U.S. women's soccer team. ; Jill Watson, 20, Bloomington, Minn., and Burt Lancon, 23, Costa Mesa, Calif. Ice Dancing, Judy Blumberg, 26, Summit, N.J., and Michael Seibert, 24, Washington, Pa.; Carol Fox, 27, and Richard Dalley, 26, Wilmington, Del. "Once we made it in, we could hear an unfriendly crowd outside chucking rock and bricks onto the roof of the locker room. Kelly Brown, a member of Canada Soccer's board of . Ebert scored again at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 27 miles from St. Louis. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Birth City Pre-NBA Draft Team Nationality; Steve Alford: G: 6-2: 183: Nov 23 . The US Women's National team will begin tournament play at the Olympics on July 21. ; Chris Chelios, San Diego; Al Iafrate, Livonia, Mich.; David H. Jensen, Minneapolis; Gary Haight, Edmonds, Wash.; Goaltenders: Bob Mason, International Falls, Minn.; Marc Behrend, Madison, Wis. See the article in its original context from. The only thing it accomplished was undermining the dreams of hundreds of American athletes. Charles Boehm asks what expanded competitions mean for Major League Soccers clubs operating under budget rules that can make depth an issue. After the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan at the end of 1979 and subsequent human rights violations, U.S. President Jimmy Carter called for a boycott of the Olympic Games Moscow 1980 with the. Note: As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in, Football at the 1984 Summer Olympics Men's qualification, Football at the 1984 Summer Olympics Men's team squads, "Football at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games", Jos Tour: "It was at the Olympic Games that I realised I was an athlete", Association football at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Olympic Football Tournament Los Angeles 1984, Summer Olympics men's football tournament winners, West Germany 33 (a.e.t., 54 pen.)