What was the reason behind the improved performance of the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics compared to 1988?
Better training
New facilities
Break-up of Eastern Bloc
Increased funding
Answer
The United States' improved performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics was mainly due to the break-up of the Eastern Bloc and its doping system. The collapse of the Soviet Union and other Eastern European countries led to a more level playing field for all athletes.
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