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.
| Synchronized swimming at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Uytengsu Aquatics Center |
| Dates | August 6–12, 1984 |
| Competitors | 50 from 21 nations |
Participating nations
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Australia (2)
Austria (2)
Barbados (1)
Belgium (2)
Brazil (2)
Canada (3)
Dominican Republic (2)
Egypt (3)
France (3)
Great Britain (3)
Italy (1)
Japan (3)
Mexico (3)
Netherlands (3)
Netherlands Antilles (2)
New Zealand (2)
Spain (3)
Switzerland (3)
United States (3)
Venezuela (1)
West Germany (3)
Competition schedule
edit| 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
editMedal table
edit* Host nation (United States)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (USA)* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Canada (CAN) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Japan (JPN) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Medalists
edit| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo |
Tracie Ruiz (USA)
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Carolyn Waldo (CAN)
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Miwako Motoyoshi (JPN)
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| Duet |
United States (USA) Candy Costie Tracie Ruiz |
Canada (CAN) Sharon Hambrook Kelly Kryczka |
Japan (JPN) Saeko Kimura Miwako Motoyoshi |
References
edit- "Olympic Medal Winners". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2006-11-22.