July 22, 1992

Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who would repeat as heptathlon gold medalist, graced the cover of our Olympic preview, but there was only one topic on most fans' minds: the Dream Team. Jack McCallum's story read: "Yes, for unadulterated nonsuspense, there has rarely been an Olympic event like this year's men's basketball tournament, 99 parts coronation and one part competition."

Photograph by Peter Read Miller