Synchronized swimming
at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad
VenueUytengsu Aquatics Center
DatesAugust 612, 1984
Competitors50 from 21 nations

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.

Medal summary

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

Medal table

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

References

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