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Memories of 1984 Olympics Resurface at Milan Cortina

2/23/2026

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As the Milan Cortina Olympics began, Sarah Dunlay reflected on memories of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
She and her husband, Dennis Kissick, examined ticket stubs stored in a Ghirardelli chocolate box to trigger the nostalgia.
Dunlay and Kissick recalled highlights from that summer, including the beautiful weather, reduced traffic in Los Angeles, and the U.S. medal count rising daily.

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Story summary

As the Milan Cortina Olympics began, Sarah Dunlay reflected on memories of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
She and her husband, Dennis Kissick, examined ticket stubs stored in a Ghirardelli chocolate box to trigger the nostalgia.
Dunlay and Kissick recalled highlights from that summer, including the beautiful weather, reduced traffic in Los Angeles, and the U.S. medal count rising daily.