The United States defeated the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics

The United States defeated the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics

A United States youth ice hockey team surprisingly defeated the mighty Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. This triumph was considered a miracle, amid the Cold War, and is one of the most iconic moments in the sport.

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The United States defeated the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics
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