Front:
ANGELES,
1984
90052
Olympics &4
20c
Robert Goldsmith
CA
Back:
In a crowded gymnasium, a hush comes over the audi-
ence as two muscular athletes approach each other on
a large, padded mat. The athletes shake hands and are
instructed by a referee. The two contestants face each
other, and ... as soon as a signal is given by the ref-
eree . . . they clasp each other by the arms or shoulders.
Pushing back and forth, and twisting and turning, the
two athletes try to push each other off balance. Once
one athlete loses his balance, the other contender quickly
tries to force him to the soft mat below. Sprawled on the
mat, the two contestants grapple with each other and
try to pin — or hold — one another to the floor. This is
the forceful event of Olympic Wrestling. Each four years,
wrestlers from the four corners of the world gather to-
gether to match their skills with those of athletes from
faraway lands. The matches that ensue . . . with all
contestants vying for the coveted Gold Medal . . . are
among the most thrilling events of the Summer Games.
To honor this exciting event, the United States issued
the stamp featured on this Maximum Card.
No. 84-23
©1984 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Robert Goldsmith.
