Part 2 - LA84 Foundation

A British bronze medalist was stripped
of his medal in the 71-kilogram class
after he tested positive in doping
control.
Judo competitions, in which Korea was
a strong favorite, drew huge crowds of
spectators. The first day of the competition
attracted about 8,000 spectators;
overall ticket sales totalled 54,300. By
contrast, support for the women's
demonstrations was lackluster, drawing
a total of 10,587 during the whole
period of action, recording a daily
average of only 2,270.
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44. An electronic Scoreboard was installed
at Changchung Gymnasium, venue of the
judo competition, under contract with
Swiss Timing, a participant in the Olympic
marketing program.
45. Athletes weigh-in at the Olympic
Village to satisfy their respective weight
class requirements before competing.
46. One of the many fierce judo matches;
men completed 281 matches and women
59.
47. Men and women judoists were
matched by drawing lots for each weight
class on September 18.