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Why was Stenmark not able to compete in the 1984 Winter Olympics?

  • Was not qualified

  • Injured

  • Commercial status issues

  • Retired

Answer

Stenmark was not able to compete in the 1984 Winter Olympics because he was a professional skier, and the International Olympic Committee only allowed amateur skiers to compete. Stenmark had turned professional in 1982, and as a result, he was not eligible to compete in the 1984 Olympics.
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