Olympics: Star-Spangled Home Team

U.S. Olympians are certain to give the nation something to shout about

In the absence of the East Germans, the Soviets and the other Communist boycotters, the medal yield of the U.S. team is sure to be markedly inflated, though the spirit of the athletes may not be deflated in the least. This is almost certainly the best American Olympic team in history, the first true team as one thinks of a team, convened if not assembled the year round. These 630 men and women, from Yachtsman William Buchan, 49, to Gymnast Michelle Dusserre,...

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