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Synchronized swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics

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Synchronized swimming
at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad
VenueUytengsu Aquatics Center
DatesAugust 6–12, 1984
Competitors50 from 21 nations
1988 →

Synchronized swimming was introduced to the Olympic Games at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with two events, both for women only. Former competitive swimmer and MGM film star Esther Williams served as commentator. The events were contested at the McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium.

Participating nations

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Competition schedule

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Day Date Event Phase
Day 10 Monday 6 August 1984 Duet Musical Routine - Preliminary
Day 12 Wednesday 8 August 1984 Solo Technical figures
Day 13 Thursday 9 August 1984 Duet Musical Routine - Final
Day 14 Friday 10 August 1984 Solo Musical Routine - Preliminary
Day 16 Sunday 12 August 1984 Solo Musical Routine - Final

Medal summary

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Medal table

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  *   Host nation (United States)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 United States (USA)*2002
2 Canada (CAN)0202
3 Japan (JPN)0022
Totals (3 entries)2226


Medalists

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
Solo
details
 Tracie Ruiz (USA)  Carolyn Waldo (CAN)  Miwako Motoyoshi (JPN)
Duet
details
 United States (USA)
Candy Costie
Tracie Ruiz
 Canada (CAN)
Sharon Hambrook
Kelly Kryczka
 Japan (JPN)
Saeko Kimura
Miwako Motoyoshi

References

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  • "Olympic Medal Winners". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2006-11-22.