Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | URS |
NOC | Soviet Olympic Committee |
in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | |
Competitors | 490 (341 men and 149 women) in 23 sports |
Flag bearer | Nikolay Balboshin |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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The Soviet Union (USSR) was the host nation of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. 489 competitors, 340 men and 149 women, took part in 202 events in 23 sports.[1]
The Soviet Union won a record 80 gold medals (although since surpassed by the United States), and their 195 total medals are the second best result in history.[2]