JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Here We Found Real America": The 1987 USA/USSR Goodwill Gymnastics Tour in Cedar City, Utah.

  • Published In: Utah Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 92, n. 3. P. 251 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lunt, David 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the success of the 1987 Western Royale and Goodwill Gymnastics Tour stop in Cedar City, Utah, which featured gymnasts from the United States and the Soviet Union. The event was seen as a diplomatic success, promoting goodwill between the two nations. The gymnasts were warmly received by the community, and the event received positive media coverage. The success of the event led to the return of the gymnasts in 1989 for another friendship tour. The article also highlights the impact of these international events on Cedar City's visibility and its role in Utah's aspirations to host the Olympic Winter Games. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Utah Historical Quarterly. 2024/07, Vol. 92, Issue 3, p251
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0042-143X
  • DOI:10.5406/26428652.92.3.04
  • Accession Number:180000633
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