Los Angeles is gearing up to host the 2028 Olympics, marking its third time as the host city after successful games in 1932 and 1984. The torch was passed to LA during the closing ceremony in Paris, with Mayor Karen Bass accepting the Olympic flag. The city's local business representative, Tom Cruise, kicked off the countdown to 2028 in a pre-recorded adventure involving a motorcycle, plane, and parachute.
The 1932 Olympics in LA were the city's first, with memorable moments from athletes like Babe Didrikson Zaharias. The 1984 games earned a reputation as the 'good' Olympics, boosting the city's global standing. The upcoming 2028 games were secured as a consolation prize when Paris was chosen for 2024.
