July 19, 2026

On July 19, 1980, the Moscow Olympics opened despite a U.S.-led boycott. Which country topped the medal table?

Answer choices

• A. Soviet Union
• B. East Germany
• C. Cuba
• D. Italy

What happened

Correct answer: Soviet Union

The Soviet Union dominated the medal count at the boycotted 1980 Moscow Games.

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