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Michael Jordan's Shoes Worn During 1984 Olympics Breaks Auction Record

Shoes worn by Michael Jordan during the gold-medal game between the United States and Spain at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles sold for for $190,373 early Sunday, which set a new auction record for game-used sneakers.

Darren Rovell of ESPN.com reported the record-setting mark and passed along comments from SCP Auctions vice president Dan Imler about MJ's selling power.

"The record-shattering price proves that Michael Jordan has no equal in the marketplace for game-used basketball memorabilia," Imler said.

This article will be updated to provide more information as it becomes available.