1984 was a decisive year for Michael whose overall performances secured him a spot in the 1984 Summer Olympics Gold winning team that represented the US in Los Angeles.
U-1984 kwaba unyaka wokuthatha isinqumo kuMichael owenza konke okwamenza wathola indawo eqenjini elanqoba iGolide lama-Olimpiki e-1984 elalimele i-US eLos Angeles.